Coming out of the University of Memphis as a fourth-round draft pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Calvin Austin III was expected to be an impactful piece for the Pittsburgh Steelers at the receiver position, thanks to his game-changing speed and tendency to rip off explosive plays in college.
Early in his first training camp, things were going well for Austin. But one day before the preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks in August 2022, adversity hit the former Memphis star.
Austin suffered a Lisfranc injury in his foot, which landed him on Injured Reserve. Later in the year, while trying to return, Austin reportedly aggravated the injury, keeping him on the shelf all season.