Austin Pickett brings old-school nose tackle grit to UT Martin
Austin Pickett is a compact, physical interior defender for UT Martin who has earned multiple All-OVC honors, including first-team recognition in 2019 and 2021, and he’s been a steady force with leverage, power, and a disruptive bull-rush that helps clog run lanes and collapse pockets. In the 2021 season, he posted 28 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 5 quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble, showing he can impact games beyond the box score. He’s the kind of nose tackle coaches trust when they want toughness, discipline, and interior disruption.
