Alex Austin

Alex Austin was signed by the New England Patriots 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
Alex Austin was signed by the New England Patriots 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).
Seasonal reviews

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 nine tackles (7 solo, 2 assists), one interception and two 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, did not record any statistic.
• 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.
• Made his NFL debut at Jacksonville (9/24).

COLLEGE

• Throughout his four years at Oregon State he played in 36 games and tallied 140 tackles, 4 interceptions, 24 pass 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 pass defensed, a sack and a fumble recovery.
• Named Pac-12 Defensive player of the week vs. Colorado (10/22/22) after collecting 3 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 tack;les, 7 pass defensed and 2 interceptions to earn All-Pac-12 honorable mention
• As a redshirt freshman in 2020, he posted 29 tackles, a fumble recovery and 2 pass defensed in an abbreviated season. He started in five of the seven games.
• Played in 3 games as a true freshman in 2019 before redshirting.

PERSONAL

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