Scouting Report: Strengths

• Has elite Olympic level speed who is likely the fastest player in the entire draft will likely run in the 4.2s
• Has improved his game very quickly - from going from being an unused walk-on to a dominant NFL-ready player in just two years.
• Austin will probably best project as a slot receiver in the pros who can also play scatback akin to the Cardinal's Rondale Moore, and even has the skills to play outside
• A quality well-disciplined route runner who is almost impossible for corners to cover without giving him a large cushion
• Amazing quickness with the ball in his hands - he can simply have fun running around slower DBs - it's almost like watching Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl
• Has very good initial burst to beat coverage at the line of scrimmage with the moves to redirect in any direction and create separation
• An impressive quick-twitch athlete with very quick acceleration to reach his top speed quickly and stretch the field. Very good body control and smooth movements
• Has a nice bag of tricks as a receiver - he's a jitterbug with a collection of fakes that make every route he runs a surprise for corners
• Flashes the foot quickness and toughness to handle slot duties at the next level and lines up all over the field. A danger to go the distance whenever he has the ball in his hands
• Has the soft hands any NFL wide receiver coach and quarterback would covet. Tracks the deep ball over either shoulder and brings in passes fluidly without breaking stride downfield.
• Does a nice job locating and tracking deep passes and is an impact vertical threat. Willing to go up and attack the ball.
• Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
• Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
• Combines speed, balance, quickness, vision, and crisp cuts to leave defensive backs and linebackers in the dust.