November 16, 2019 was a memorable day in the life of Memphis wide receiver Calvin Austin III. After a breakout 5-reception, 81-yard performance against Houston, the walk-on receiver was rewarded with a scholarship.
April 30, 2022 was another memorable day for Austin. The two-time All-AAC standout was rewarded with an NFL opportunity. Austin was selected 138th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He joined guard Dylan Parham as the second Memphis Tiger selected in 2022, and the two helped extend the Tigers’ streak to nine consecutive seasons with a draft pick.