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Alex Austin

DB

A 7th-round pick (252nd overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Oregon State, Alex Austin has built an NFL career since. He's currently with DAL, in his 4th season in the league.

Size

6'1", 191#

College

Oregon State

Draft

Rd 7, 252nd overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
48.6

52th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.52
Pass rush×0.3-0.69
Ball skills×0.25+1.89
Run defense×0.2-0.73
Availability×0.1-1.11

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025NE42.16
2024NE55.85
2023NE48.64

Career profile

Alex Austin has appeared in 15 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with NE.

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 15KC—41.4
Week 16DEN—40.2
Week 17BUF—67.5
Week 18NYJ—49.5

Alex Austin — common questions

What position does Alex Austin play?
Alex Austin is listed as a DB.
Which teams has Alex Austin played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Alex Austin has played for NE (2023–2025).
Where did Alex Austin go to college?
Alex Austin played college football at Oregon State.
When was Alex Austin drafted?
Alex Austin was selected in round 7, 252nd overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Alex Austin scored?
Alex Austin has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Alex Austin's ScoutIndex Rating?
Alex Austin rated 42.1 for 2025, the 37th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2023

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