WR Calvin Austin III’s defining trait is his elite speed, and that was no doubt the main attraction for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they drafted him in the fourth round in 2022. But you can bet they saw much more in him than just a speed merchant, not the least of which reason being they always do their homework on Memphis products.
With the second-year wide receiver getting more and more involved in the offense, and coming off a primetime 72-yard touchdown reception—the first of his career—he’s been getting more attention, both from defenses and the media. He was asked on Friday about his defining trait and how much more goes into his role.