Alex Austin’s ballhawk days at Oregon State helped launch an NFL career
In the 2022 season, Oregon State DB Alex Austin stood out as a rangy, instinctive playmaker with 140 tackles, 4 interceptions, 24 pass breakups, and a pick-six that made him one of the Pac-12’s more disruptive defensive backs[5][8]. He brought length, timing, and a real feel for the football, which is why evaluators viewed him as a corner with NFL upside rather than just a stat collector[4][14]. For a team, he fits best if you want a competitive, physical DB who can contest throws and flash takeover ability.
