Josh Austin brings size, pedigree, and raw trench upside to Arkansas State
In the 2026 season, freshman OL Josh Austin arrives at Arkansas State as a massive 6-foot-4, 336-pound lineman with a three-star recruiting profile and top-200 guard/tackle national positional recognition from recruiting services[3][7]. He was a multi-sport athlete in high school and helped pave the way for productive rushing and passing numbers, which hints at coordination and functional power beyond just the frame[3]. The best fit question is simple: if a team wants a developmental mauler with serious mass, upside, and room to polish technique, Austin is exactly the kind of “build the wall, then put a cannon on it” prospect worth betting on[3][15].
