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Calvin Austin III Enters Spring With Underdog Mindset: ‘I’m A Walk-On’

It wouldn’t matter if WR Calvin Austin III was the only receiver on the field or if 10 Jerry Rice’s made up the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room. His mindset remains the same. Stay humble, stay hungry, keep working. Speaking with reporters following Tuesday’s OTA session, Austin discussed his mentality as he battles for a roster spot and role.

“I would be like that if they told me I had a guaranteed starting spot,” Austin said via 93.7 The Fan. “If they brought in nobody, if they brought in everybody. I’m a walk-on. I literally always have that mindset.