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New York Jets take Rutgers CB Blessuan Austin in 6th round

Blessuan Austin won’t have to go too far as he reports to training camp.

The Rutgers alum was named the final scheduled pick of the New York Jets at the 2019 NFL Draft. New York chose him in the sixth round with the 196th overall pick. In addition to his Scarlet Knights status, Austin is a native of Queens, New York.

New York kid stays home.

— #TakeFlight (@nyjets) April 27, 2019

Austin’s 2018 season was cut short, as he was only able to partake in a single game.