Calvin Austin III, the Memphis WR, sits at No. 119 on the consensus board across 24 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 8% elite, 43% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has proven he can handle the catch-and-run duties necessary in Memphis' quick game.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Productive playmaker with below-average size but above-average heart.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Austin is below the acceptable size standards many teams have at wide receiver, but he is fearless, versatile and fast.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-slot.
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“…Productive playmaker with below-average size but above-average heart. Austin is below the acceptable size standards many teams have at wide receiver, but he is fearless, versatile and fast. He has proven he can handle the catch-and-run duties necessary in Memphis' quick game. He has the rapid-fire foot quickness and loose hips to take on a more complex route tree as an NFL slot target. His lack of size shows up in co…”
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