Eric Austin (American football)
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| Position | Safety |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 7, 1973 Moss Point, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Moss Point |
| College | Jackson State (1991–1995) |
| NFL draft | 1996: 4th round, 104th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Eric Dewayne Austin (born June 7, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for one season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers and was selected by the Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft.
Early life and college
Eric Dewayne Austin was born on June 7, 1973, in Moss Point, Mississippi.[1] He attended Moss Point High School in Moss Point.[1]
He was a member of the Jackson State Tigers from 1991 to 1995.[1] He was redshirted in 1991.[1]
Professional career
Austin was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round, with the 104th overall pick, of the 1996 NFL draft.[2] He officially signed with the team on July 16.[3] He played in two games on special teams for the Buccaneers during the 1996 season.[2][4] He was inactive for the other 14 games of the season.[4][5] Austin was listed as a safety while with the Buccaneers.[1][4] He was released on August 18, 1997.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Eric Austin". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Eric Austin". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Eric Austin NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Eric Austin". bucpower.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "Eric Austin 1996 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 18, 2024.