Steelers Depot · May 7, 2023
Don’t Underestimate WR Calvin Austin III Heading Into 2023
When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted wide receiver Calvin Austin III in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, they were getting an incredibly quick, shifty wide receiver who Sauce Gardner called one of the toughest matchups of his college career. A foot injury wiped out all of Austin’s rookie season, and heading into Year 2, his role is a little bit unclear. The Steelers traded for Allen Robinson II to play in the slot, while Austin isn’t even assured a returner role heading into 2023 with UDFA Jordan Byrd and fellow wide receiver Gunner Olszewski still in the mix. But I think Austin could have a much bigger role than some are expecting next season.
