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Are people sleeping on Rutgers' Blessuan Austin? 'I just want to play football' | Q&A

Austin has been arguably the best player on the field so far in training camp. After missing all but four games in 2017 due to a season-ending knee injury, Austin is back at 100 percent with no limitations and has gotten considerably bigger and stronger.

Before camp opened, Austin represented Rutgers at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Here is a question-and-answer session from his time speaking to reporters there:

You have not received as much individual buzz this summer as last. Do you feel like you might be overlooked since the injury?