early-career Lobos QB with dual-threat juice and first-start pedigree
Austin arrived at New Mexico as a three-star, dual-threat quarterback and even became the first true freshman since 1988 to start a game for the Lobos, which tells you the staff trusted his competitiveness and poise early. In the 2010 season, he threw for 398 yards with 2 passing touchdowns and added 101 rushing yards; in the 2011 season, he finished with 706 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, and 195 rushing yards, showing some run-game value but modest efficiency overall. He’s the kind of quarterback who brings grit, mobility, and developmental upside, though his historical stat line suggests more “project” than polished plug-and-play star.
