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AS A FRESHMAN (2022): Saw action in eight games ... Tallied 20 tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Eastern Randolph High School for coach Burton Cates … Earned all-state, all-region and second-straight all-conference laurels as a senior after amassing more than 1,300 all-purpose yards and 15 touchdowns … Offensive production included more than 1,000 receiving yards … Also tallied four interceptions on defense … Earned an invitation to Carolina Bowl at conclusion of final prep campaign … Logged 26 solo tackles and eight pass break-ups as a junior … Is also a standout basketball player for the Wildcats.
 
PERSONAL: The son of Lorenzo and Shanika Austin … Has a younger brother, Lorenzo … Maintained a 3.71 GPA at Eastern Randolph High School … Hobbies include horseback riding and drag racing … Names Lebron James as his idol … Favorite movie is ATL and his favorite sports team is the UNC Chapel Hill Tarheels … Favorite food is bacon burgers … A business major at UNCP.