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Calvin Austin III

WR

A 4th-round pick (138th overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Memphis, Calvin Austin III has built an NFL career since. Now with NYG, he's in his 5th NFL season. Last season's 35.5 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 12th percentile among WRs, below average for the position. His speed stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 84 catches for 1,100 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 162#

College

Memphis

Draft

Rd 4, 138th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
35.5

12th percentile among WRs

14 games · 55 targets

Role×0.14+0.16
Hands×0.1-1.41
Volume×0.12+0.37
Total EPA×0.22-0.75
EPA/target×0.3-1.39
Yards/target×0.12-0.76

Week 1 projection · vs DAL

Methodology
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)51% 2.5+
Rec yds36.5 (8.4–64.6)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.5 (8.4–64.6)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.5 (8.4–64.6)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.5 (8.4–64.6)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.5 (8.4–64.6)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.5 (8.4–64.6)52% 35.5+
Rec yds36.5 (8.4–64.6)52% 35.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)25% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed94▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst92▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility91▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size2▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands20▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat43▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability63▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share68▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share83▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency9▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume72▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025PIT35.514313723
2024PIT60.117365484
2023PIT37.716571171801

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Calvin Austin III has played in 47 regular-season games, all with PIT.

He has rushed for 57 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 84 passes for 1,100 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with PIT: 548 yards and 4 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 60.1, in the 79th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
16
2.0/g
179
22/g
1
Away6
15
2.5/g
193
32/g
2
In division3
5
1.7/g
91
30/g
1
Out of division11
26
2.4/g
281
26/g
2
In wins9
20
2.2/g
272
30/g
3
In losses5
11
2.2/g
100
20/g
0
On grass10
21
2.1/g
246
25/g
1
On turf4
10
2.5/g
126
32/g
2
Indoors2
3
1.5/g
22
11/g
0
Outdoors12
28
2.3/g
350
29/g
3

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonHOU3 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NYJ4 rec, 70 yds, 1 TD73.8
Week 2SEA1 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD36.5
Week 3NE3 rec, 34 yds, 1 TD41.3
Week 4MIN2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 8GB4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 9IND5 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 10LAC2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD16.4
Week 11CIN1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD40.2
Week 12CHI4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD54.3
Week 13BUF—31.6
Week 14BAL1 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD53
Week 15MIA—35
Week 16DET1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.6
Week 18BAL3 rec, 55 yds, 1 TD61.4

Calvin Austin III — common questions

What position does Calvin Austin III play?
Calvin Austin III is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Calvin Austin III played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Calvin Austin III has played for PIT (2023–2025).
Where did Calvin Austin III go to college?
Calvin Austin III played college football at Memphis.
When was Calvin Austin III drafted?
Calvin Austin III was selected in round 4, 138th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Calvin Austin III scored?
Calvin Austin III has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 8 receiving).
What is Calvin Austin III's ScoutIndex Rating?
Calvin Austin III rated 35.5 for 2025, the 12th percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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