Calvin Austin III has a lot to prove going into his third season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 2022 fourth-round draft pick has little in the way of highlights relative to usage rate. But how much is that on him, and how much is on how the Steelers have used him?
At a 5-9 speedster whose college experience is primarily as an outside threat, determining his best usage can be tricky. It’s fair to say the Steelers did not manage to accomplish that in 2023. He spent his rookie season on the Reserve/Injured List, which never helps.