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Alex Austin

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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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
42.1

37th percentile among DEFs

6 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.44
Pass rush×0.3-0.40
Ball skills×0.25-0.22
Run defense×0.2-0.14
Availability×0.1-0.75

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.

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV—67.7
Week 2MIA—41.5
Week 3PIT—40.2
Week 4CAR—41
Week 8CLE—40.8
Week 12CIN—40.9

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.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2023

Also from Oregon State