If we learned just one thing about Pittsburgh Steelers WR Calvin Austin III during the recently concluded preseason slate, it’s that he’s now fully healthy after missing his 2022 rookie season with a foot injury that required surgery. If we learned a second thing about Austin during the preseason, it’s that he’s primed to deliver explosive plays for the Steelers in 2023. If we learned a third thing during the preseason about Austin, it’s that he’s primed to be the team’s punt returner in 2023.
Austin, originally selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Memphis, had five punt returns during the preseason for 107 yards with a long of 54 yards, an average of 21.