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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

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
37.7

16th percentile among WRs

16 games · 30 targets

Role×0.14-0.34
Hands×0.1-1.14
Volume×0.12-0.36
Total EPA×0.22-0.63
EPA/target×0.3-0.83
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.

2023 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.

Burst91▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility91▶

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

Size3▶

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

Receiving

Hands28▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat76▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability47▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share44▶

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

Air-Yards Share72▶

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

Impact

Efficiency17▶

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

Volume50▶

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)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home9
11
1.2/g
79
9/g
0
Away7
6
0.9/g
101
14/g
1
In division6
2
0.3/g
15
3/g
0
Out of division10
15
1.5/g
165
17/g
1
In wins10
5
0.5/g
90
9/g
1
In losses6
12
2.0/g
90
15/g
0
On grass10
6
0.6/g
104
10/g
1
On turf6
11
1.8/g
76
13/g
0
Indoors2
2
1.0/g
72
36/g
1
Outdoors14
15
1.1/g
108
8/g
0

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBUF1 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1SF6 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 2CLE-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD37.1
Week 3LV2 rec, 72 yds, 1 TD56.9
Week 4HOU5 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 5BAL—39
Week 7LAR1 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 8JAX10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 9TEN10 rush yds, 0 TD38.2
Week 10GB6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 11CLE—42.8
Week 12CIN1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 13ARI1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 14NE12 rush yds, 0 TD43.6
Week 16CIN7 rush yds, 1 TD35.1
Week 17SEA—42.8
Week 18BAL8 rush yds, 0 TD42.6

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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