Alex Austin
CB
#28
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 24
Weight: 191 lbs
College: Oregon State
2024 SEASON
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Preseason
| WK | Game Date | OPP | RESULT | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | FR |
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| 3 | 08/25/2024 | @Commanders | L 10 - 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2 | 08/15/2024 | Eagles | L 13 - 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 1 | 08/08/2024 | Panthers | W 17 - 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Regular Season
| WK | Game Date | OPP | RESULT | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 01/05/2025 | Bills | W 23 - 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 17 | 12/28/2024 | Chargers | L 7 - 40 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 16 | 12/22/2024 | @Bills | L 21 - 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 15 | 12/15/2024 | @Cardinals | L 17 - 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 13 | 12/01/2024 | Colts | L 24 - 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 12 | 11/24/2024 | @Dolphins | L 15 - 34 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 09/19/2024 | @Jets | L 3 - 24 | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 09/15/2024 | Seahawks | L 20 - 23 | |||||||||||||
| 1 | 09/08/2024 | @Bengals | W 16 - 10 |
Biography
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
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).
SEASONAL REVIEWS
2024 (9/3)
- Started the season as a key member of the special teams unit and progressed to a rotational role at cornerback after returning from injury. Started at cornerback for the final three games after an injury to CB Marcus Jones and finished the season with 9 tackles (8 solo, 1 assist) and 5 passes defensed.
- Placed on injured reserve on Sept. 28 due to an injury. Was activated off injured reserve on Nov. 18 and returned to action at Miami (11/24).
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.