NFL CAREER – After starting the season on the practice squad for the second consecutive season, the former Notre Dame standout stepped up to provide the Saints offense another weapon after personnel changes and injuries in the wide receiver corps. In eight games with one start, Austin caught 13 passes for 140 yards (10.8 avg.) with his first career touchdown. The South Florida native will look to take advantage of his second full offseason and strength and conditioning program in New Orleans and compete in the receiver room.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by the New Orleans Saints to the active roster, 12/18/25; Standard elevation off the New Orleans practice squad, 12/13/25; Standard elevation off the New Orleans practice squad, 12/6/25; Standard elevation off the New Orleans practice squad, 12/6/25; Re-signed by New Orleans to the practice squad, 12/4/25; Waived by New Orleans, 12/2/25; Signed by New Orleans to active roster, 11/19/25; Re-signed by New Orleans to practice squad, 9/24/25; Waived by New Orleans, 9/22/25; Signed by New Orleans to active roster, 9/20/25; Signed by New Orleans to the practice squad, 8/27/25; Waived by New Orleans, 8/26/25; Signed to the New Orleans active roster, 12/7/24; Standard elevation off the New Orleans practice squad, 11/30/24; Standard elevation off the Saints practice squad, 11/16/24; Standard elevation off Saints practice squad, 11/9/24; Signed to Saints practice squad, 8/28/24; Waived by Saints, 8/27/24; Agreed to terms with New Orleans, 7/22/24; Waived by Jacksonville Jaguars, 8/28/23; Signed by Jacksonville to a reserve/future contract, 1/23/23; Signed to the Jaguars practice squad, 8/31/22; Waived by Jacksonville, 8/30/22; Signed by Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent, 5/2/22.
2025 – In eight games with one start in his second season in new Orleans, made 13 receptions for 140 yards with one touchdown...In come-from-behind win over Carolina, Dec. 14, made three receptions for 33 yards…At Tennessee, Dec. 28, recorded career-bests in catches (four) and receiving yards (52), with first career receiving TD…Made first start of season in season finale at Atlanta, 1/4/26 and tied career-high with four receptions for 37 yards. 2024 – In eight games with two starts for Saints, finished with 11 receptions for 151 yards (13.7 avg.)…Made his regular season NFL debut vs Atlanta, Nov. 10, and finished with two catches for 36 yards (18.0 avg.)…Vs Cleveland, Nov. 17, had an 18-yard reception…Vs. L.A. Rams, Dec. 1, finished with season-high three catches for 31 yards and a nine-yard rush…At N.Y. Giants, Dec. 8, made first career start and finished with a five-yard catch…Vs Las Vegas, Dec. 29, made second career start and finished with a 23-yard reception…In the spring, played for UFL's Birmingham Stallions and finished with 15 receptions for 253 yards (16.9 avg.) with two TDs…On May 4, at Memphis, had four receptions for 108 yards (27.0 avg.) with an 80-yard TD, setting season-highs in all major receiving categories. 2023 – Went to training camp with Jaguars and caught two passes for nine yards in preseason. 2022 – Spent season on Jaguars practice squad…Had a 21-yard reception in the preseason.
COLLEGE – During career at Notre Dame, played in 26 games (13 starts) and finished with 54 receptions for 996 yards (18.4 avg.) and seven scores…In 2021, started all 13 games he played in, recording 48 receptions for 888 yards (18.5 avg.) with seven TDs, earning first-team Phil Steele All-Independent…In opener at Florida State, collected 91 yards on four catches (22.8 avg.), including a 37-yard reception for his first Irish TD in third quarter…Had six receptions for 78 yards and a career-high two touchdowns in win over Wisconsin…Caught career-best 139 yards on six catches (23.2 avg.), including a college career-long 70-yard TD reception in win over Navy…Led Irish with 125 receiving yards and tied career-best with six catches in win over Stanford…Graduated with a bachelor's degree in graphic design.
PERSONAL – Attended North Broward (Coconut Creek, Fla.) Prep HS, where as a senior, he registered 35 receptions for 761 yards (21.7 avg.) and 11 touchdowns and rushed 38 times for 390 yards and two touchdowns…In his final two years, recorded 76 receptions for 1,782 yards and 23 touchdowns…Was selected to participate in Nike's 2017 "The Opening" camp in Beaverton, Ore.…Participated in the 24th annual Miami Dade County North vs. South All-Star Game and the 63rd North/South All-Star Football Classic in 2017…Also ran track…Favorite musical artist is Kodak Black…Played in the 2025 Saints Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at Chateau Country Club…For the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats Game" on Nov. 23, vs. Atlanta, wore shoes to show support for the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County (Fla.), his hometown club…Born on March 30, 2000 in New York, N.Y.
