A big, strong third-year offensive lineman ... raw but has loads of potential ... expected to battle for the starting left guard position this season.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2008): Played in three games as a reserve along the offensive line ... saw action vs. Eastern Michigan, Wake Forest and North Carolina at guard.
As a Freshman (2007): Redshirt season.
At Mundys Mill High School: A four-year starter on the offensive line ... an All-Region 5A selection as a senior ... also honored as a Top 22 selection in Atlanta ... played every game during his four years ... played with fellow signee Quintin McCree ... also played basketball and participated in track ... also recruited by Purdue, East Carolina and Auburn ... coached by Kenneth Barrow who was the coach of former Terp great C.J. Brooks.
Personal: Born March 20, 1989 ... parents are Nathaniel and Emma Austin ... interested in computers ... brother, Frederick, played football at Albany State ... majoring in communications.
