It had been exactly 468 days for the Pittsburgh Steelers to finally see their 2022 fourth-round draft pick, Calvin Austin III, step between the lines of an NFL stadium. The second-year wide receiver, hailing from Memphis University, ensured his debut was memorable, amassing 96 yards from scrimmage and topping the charts in both receiving and rushing yards for the team. With his blistering 4.32 speed, he gives the Steelers offense an element of speed they haven’t had since the likes of Martavis Bryant — all packed into a nimble 5-foot-9 frame.
While Austin’s success primarily stemmed from his game-breaking speed, we’ll delve deeper into the game tape to analyze his performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.