
Austin Teague brings a grinder’s edge to ECU’s secondary
Austin Teague is an East Carolina defensive back whose value shows up in the gritty details: in the 2017 season, ESPN credited him with 22 total tackles, 9 solo stops, 13 assists, 1 forced fumble, and 1 pass breakup, suggesting a disciplined, physical player who contributes in run support and coverage[1]. He looks like a depth-and-effort fit rather than a headline-grabber, which can be a plus for teams that want reliability, toughness, and special-teams-style energy in the defensive backfield[1][2].