Alex Austin

CB

#28

Experience: 2 years

Height: 6-1

Age: 23

Weight: 191 lbs

College: Oregon State

2024 SEASON

Solo

8
SCK

0
FF

0
INT

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Defense

YEAR	TEAM	G	Total	Solo	AST	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	INT	TDS	YDS	AVG	LNG
2024	New England Patriots	9	9	8	1	0	0	5
2023	New England Patriots	5	8	6	2	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0
2023	Houston Texans	3
TOTAL		17	17	14	3	0	0	7	1	0	0	0	0

Biography

Alex Austin was signed by the New England Patriots as a free agent on November 2, 2023 ... Originally drafted by Buffalo in the seventh round (252nd overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft ... Released by Buffalo (8/29/23) ... Claimed off waivers from Buffalo and awarded to Houston (8/30/23) ... Released by Houston (10/14/23) ... Signed by Houston to the practice squad (10/18/23) ... Released by Houston from the practice squad (11/1/23).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Seasonal reviews

2024 (9/3)

Key member of the special teams unit.
Played on defense for the first time in 2024 at the New York Jets (9/19), seeing snaps at cornerback in addition to his role on special teams.
Placed on injured reserve on Sept. 28.
Activated off injured reserve on Nov. 18.
Returned to action at Miami (11/24) and contributed on special teams after missing the previous 8 games on injured reserve.
Saw his first snaps on defense since his return from injury vs. Indianapolis (12/1). Recorded his first tackle of the season and 2 passes defensed, one on a pass from QB Anthony Richardson intended for WR Michael Pittman Jr. on a third-and-12 situation in the second quarter to force a punt and another on a pass intended for WR Alec Pierce on a first-and-10 situation in the fourth quarter.
Made his first start of the season at Buffalo (12/22) in place of the injured CB Marcus Jones, marking his second-career start, finishing with 2 tackles and 1 pass defensed. Started for the first time vs. Kansas City on Dec. 17, 2023.
Made his second start of the season vs. the L.A. Chargers (12/28) in place of the injured CB Marcus Jones. Finished with 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 assisted) and 1 pass defensed.

2023 (5/1)

Was signed by New England on Nov. 2 after spending time with Houston. He went to training camp with Buffalo after being drafted by the Bills in the seventh round.
Played in a total of five games with one start with New England. He finished with 9 tackles (7 solo, 2 assists), one interception and 2 passes defensed.
He was inactive for the first four games he was with New England.
Made his Patriots debut at Pittsburgh (12/7) as a reserve defensive back.
Made his first NFL start and first start for the Patriots vs. Kansas City (12/17) and finished with three total tackles. He played every defensive snap.
Registered his first-career pick at Buffalo (12/31) when he intercepted Buffalo QB Josh Allen in the second quarter on a deep pass down the sideline.

2023 (3/0 - Houston)

Saw action as a reserve defensive back in three games after being claimed by Houston following his release from Buffalo. Did not record any statistics.
Was claimed off waivers after being released by Buffalo at the end of training camp.
Spent time on the Houston practice squad after being released from the 53-man roster on Oct. 14 and was released on Nov. 1 from the practice squad.
Made his NFL debut at Jacksonville (9/24).

Extra Points

Refers to close family friend and Patriots Hall of Famer Willie McGinest as his Uncle.
Attended the same middle school, high school, and played pop warner with Las Vegas Raiders CB Jack Jones.

College

Throughout his four years at Oregon State, he played in 36 games and tallied 140 tackles, 4 interceptions, 24 pass es defensed, 3 fumble recoveries and 1 sack.
Earned All-Pac-12 honorable mention status in 2022 after starting in all 12 games and racking up 57 tackles, 2 interceptions, 10 passes defensed, a sack and a fumble recovery.
Named Pac-12 Defensive player of the week vs. Colorado (10/22/22) after collecting three tackles and a 42-yard interception return for a touchdown.
Had 9 tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception in the season opener vs. Boise State (9/3/22).
Started in all 13 games in 2021, tallying 47 tackles, 7 passes defensed and 2 interceptions to earn All-Pac-12 honorable mention.

Personal

His father, Al Austin , is a Long Beach City Councilman.
His mother, Daysha Austin, is a District Director for State Assembly.

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