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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 95th 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

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
60.1

79th percentile among WRs

17 games · 58 targets

Role×0.14-0.06
Hands×0.1-0.80
Volume×0.12+0.33
Total EPA×0.22+0.74
EPA/target×0.3+0.94
Yards/target×0.12+1.19

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.

2024 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed95▶

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.

Agility89▶

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

Hands40▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat83▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability47▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share54▶

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

Air-Yards Share58▶

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

Impact

Efficiency84▶

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

Volume69▶

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)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
15
1.9/g
225
28/g
2
Away9
21
2.3/g
323
36/g
2
In division6
11
1.8/g
175
29/g
2
Out of division11
25
2.3/g
373
34/g
2
In wins10
18
1.8/g
286
29/g
3
In losses7
18
2.6/g
262
37/g
1
On grass14
32
2.3/g
495
35/g
3
On turf3
4
1.3/g
53
18/g
1
Indoors3
4
1.3/g
60
20/g
0
Outdoors14
32
2.3/g
488
35/g
4

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonBAL1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1ATL1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD39.9
Week 2DEN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 3LAC4 rec, 95 yds, 1 TD79.8
Week 4IND1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 5DAL1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD41.3
Week 6LV2 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD55.3
Week 7NYJ1 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD45.8
Week 8NYG3 rec, 54 yds, 1 TD64
Week 10WAS2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 11BAL1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD32.6
Week 12CLE3 rec, 78 yds, 1 TD78.9
Week 13CIN2 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD59.1
Week 14CLE1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD34
Week 15PHI5 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD64.6
Week 16BAL4 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 17KC4 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD50.6
Week 18CIN—36.4

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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