Calvin Austin

Calvin Austin

26-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Pittsburgh Steelers
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Calvin Austin in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a four-year, $4.16 million contract with the Steelers in June of 2022.
Moving up depth chart?
WRPittsburgh Steelers
May 7, 2025
Austin has improved odds for a starting job after the Steelers traded WR George Pickens to Dallas, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Austin was second among Pittsburgh's wide receivers in targets, catches and yards last season, but he didn't get much playing time in formations with fewer than three wide receivers, and his average of 3.4 targets per game was far below what's needed for fantasy relevance in most leagues. It could be a similar situation this year, only with DK Metcalf replacing Pickens as the clear No. 1 and Robert Woods replacing Van Jefferson as the veteran who is valued for blocking and experience more so than drawing targets. Austin is in a better position than he would've been had the Steelers kept both Metcalf and Pickens, but huge snap counts remain unlikely for one of the NFL's smallest players (Austin is listed at 5-foot-9, 162 pounds).
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How do Calvin Austin's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
44.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.32
 
% Team Air Yards
20.9%
 
% Team Targets
12.6%
 
Avg Depth of Target
13.0 Yds
 
Catch Rate
62.1%
 
Drop Rate
3.4%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
4.4
 
% Targeted On Route
14.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.39
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Calvin Austin's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 9"
 
Weight
162 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.32 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.07 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.0 in
 
Broad Jump
135 in
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
30.00 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Austin looked like an emerging player through four games last season. During that time, the receiver averaged three catches and 33 yards. However, the Steelers offense was a mess. The team relied heavily on their rushing attack. That led to Austin catching six passes for 44 yards over his last 13 games. Although it’s possible that Austin sees an increase in snaps this season, but the receiver may have to hold off rookie Roman Wilson for a prominent role in the offense. Also, it is worrisome that Arthur Smith is the offensive coordinator. The new coach will likely continue to feature the run game. As a result, Austin may not see enough targets to have a breakout season.
Austin topped 1,000 yards in his final two collegiate seasons at Memphis in 2020 and 2021, but he sustained a foot injury during training camp in August and began the year on injured reserve. The fourth-round pick returned to practice in early October but wasn't activated from IR. He's expected to be healthy heading into 2023 but will have additional competition for targets after the Steelers acquired Allen Robinson during the offseason. Austin was productive in college but could have trouble landing a fantasy-relevant role this year due to the deep receiving corps in Pittsburgh.
While the Steelers selected George Pickens in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Austin was a fourth-round selection by the team after topping 1,000 receiving yards in his final two collegiate seasons at Memphis. The 23-year-old impressed with a 4.32-second time in the 40-yard dash at the combine, and his speed should allow him to compete for a role with the Steelers as a rookie. While Diontae Johhnson, Chase Claypool and Pickens should be ahead of Austin on the depth chart heading into the season, the Memphis product could have a chance to compete for targets in Pittsburgh's pass-heavy offense if/when injuries hit.
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Takes step forward in 2024
WRPittsburgh Steelers
January 15, 2025
Austin secured 36 of 58 targets for 548 yards and four touchdowns across 17 regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024.
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Fails to catch lone target in loss
WRPittsburgh Steelers
January 5, 2025
Austin failed to secure his lone target during Saturday's 19-17 loss to the Bengals.
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Tallies 31 yards in loss
WRPittsburgh Steelers
December 26, 2024
Austin secured four of five targets for 31 yards during Wednesday's 29-10 loss to Kansas City.
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Leading receiver again
WRPittsburgh Steelers
December 21, 2024
Austin recorded four receptions on five targets for 65 yards in Saturday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens.
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Lone bright spot in loss to Philly
WRPittsburgh Steelers
December 15, 2024
Austin recorded five receptions on five targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Eagles.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
WR2 role in play?
WRPittsburgh Steelers
May 25, 2024
Mark Kaboly of The Athletic posits that Austin's consistency during OTAs has given the 2022 fourth-round pick a legitimate shot at the No. 2 wideout spot behind George Pickens.
ANALYSIS
Kaboly believes that it's a four-way battle for the WR2 spot between Austin, Van Jefferson, Quez Watkins and rookie Roman Wilson. It could simply come down to who quarterback Russell Wilson develops the most trust in throughout OTAs and training camp. Although he finished 2023 with 17 catches for 180 yards, Austin had a strong start to the season, accumulating 12 catches for 143 yards and a touchdown over the first four games.
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