The highlight of Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin’s rookie season was hearing his name on draft day. As special as that day is, it’s doubtful that was his goal. Austin’s first year in the NFL was wiped out before it hardly began, going down with a foot injury the second week of training camp just as the team was ramping up to its first preseason game. Austin attempted to return mid-season, practicing with the team, but re-injured the same foot. This time, it was worse, requiring surgery that shut him down for the year.
In a recent interview with Under Da Hood Sports, Austin discussed said the physical element wasn’t the only obstacle he dealt with.