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Receptions:	3
Receiving yards:	54
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Kevin Austin Jr.
	Austin at The Opening in 2017
No. 81 – New Orleans Saints
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	March 30, 2000 (age 24); Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:	North Broward Preparatory; (Coconut Creek, Florida)
College:	Notre Dame (2018–2021)
Undrafted:	2022
Career history
	Jacksonville Jaguars (2022–2023)*; Birmingham Stallions (2024); New Orleans Saints (2024–present);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
	UFL champion (2024); Phil Steele First-team All-Independent (2021);
Career NFL statistics as of Week 12, 2024
Receptions:
Receptions:	3
Receiving yards:	54
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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Kevin Austin Jr. (born March 30, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame.

Early life

Austin grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He initially attended Western High School in Davie, Florida before transferring to North Broward Preparatory School after his freshman year.^[1] Austin caught 41 passes for 1,021 yards and 13 touchdowns and had 454 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 46 carries in his junior season.^[2] He had 35 receptions for 761 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior.^[3] Austin was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Notre Dame over offers from Clemson, Michigan, Ohio State, and Florida.^[4]

College recruiting information
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	40^‡	Commit date
Kevin Austin Jr. WR	Coconut Creek, Florida	North Broward Preparatory	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	198 lb (90 kg)	4.71	Aug 11, 2017
Kevin Austin Jr. WR	Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports:
Overall recruiting rankings:
‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Notre Dame Commit List for 2018". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 5, 2022. "Notre Dame: Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved May 5, 2022. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved May 5, 2022. "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 5, 2022.

College career

Austin played in 11 games as a freshman and caught 90 yards.^[5] He was suspended for his entire sophomore season for undisclosed reasons.^[6] Austin missed most of his junior season after suffering a fractured foot in preseason training camp and reinjuring it in practice two games into his return. He had one reception for 18 yards in a limited window of good health.^[7] As a senior, he had his first full season as a starter. He caught 48 passes for 888 yards and 7 touchdowns. He would declare for the 2022 NFL draft after the loss in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State.^[8]

College statistics

Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Season	Games		Receiving				Rushing
Season	GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
2018	11	0	5	90	18.0	0	—	—	—	—
2019	0	0	DNP
2020	2	0	1	18	18.0	0	—	—	—	—
2021	13	13	48	888	18.5	7	1	8	8.0	0
Career	26	13	54	996	18.4	7	1	8	8.0	0

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in (1.89 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	32+7⁄8 in (0.84 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.43 s	1.48 s	2.54 s	4.15 s	6.71 s	39.0 in (0.99 m)	11 ft 0 in (3.35 m)
All values from NFL Combine^[9]^[10]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Austin was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars after going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft.^[11] He was waived on August 30 and signed to the practice squad the next day.^[12]^[13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.^[14] On August 19, 2023, Austin caught his first professional pass against the Lions in the Jaguars second preseason game.^[15] He was waived on August 29.^[16]

Birmingham Stallions

On January 19, 2024, Austin signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).^[17] His contract with the Stallions was terminated on July 21, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.^[18]

New Orleans Saints

Austin signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints on July 22, 2024.^[19] He was released by the Saints during roster cuts on August 27, 2024 and signed with the practice squad the next day. ^[20]^[21] On December 7, Austin was promoted to the active roster.^[22]

Career statistics

Legend
	League champion
Bold	Career high

UFL career statistics

Year	Team	Games		Receiving						Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Tgt	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2024	BHAM	10	8	23	15	253	16.9	80	2	0	0
Career		10	8	23	15	253	16.9	80	2	0	0

References

^ James, Tyler (March 8, 2020). "Notre Dame football: WR Kevin Austin Jr. has a great opportunity". Indianapolis Star. South Bend Tribune. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
^ McKinney, David (July 21, 2017). "Inside Look: 2018 WR Kevin Austin". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
^ Pope, LaMond (February 7, 2018). "'Rich history' helps Notre Dame land four-star receiver Kevin Austin". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
^ Furones, David (August 11, 2017). "North Broward Prep wide receiver Kevin Austin commits to Notre Dame". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
^ Skol Jr., Mark (August 9, 2021). "Irish wide receiver Kevin Austin to be eased into fall camp". WNDU.com. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
^ Zucker, Joseph (August 26, 2019). "Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin to Miss 2019 Season; Was Suspended 1st 4 Games". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
^ James, Tyler (August 5, 2020). "Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin Jr. sidelined by foot surgery". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
^ Marini, Glenn (January 4, 2022). "Notre Dame receiver Austin declares for NFL Draft". WANE.com. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
^ "Kevin Austin Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
^ "2022 Draft Scout Kevin Austin Jr., Notre Dame NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
^ Loy, Tom (May 1, 2022). "Jaguars Sign Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin as an Undrafted Free Agent". 247Sports. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars waive 15 from the roster". Jaguars.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars make 11 additions to the practice squad". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
^ Bouda, Nate (January 23, 2023). "Jaguars Sign 12 Players To Futures Contracts". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
^ "Jaguars 25-7 Lions (Aug 19, 2023) Box Score". ESPN.
^ Oehser, John (August 29, 2023). "Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players". Jaguars.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
^ "The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
^ @UFL_PR (July 22, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved July 23, 2024 – via Twitter.
^ "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with WR Kevin Austin Jr". NewOrleansSaints.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
^ "Kevin Austin: Cut by New Orleans". CBSSports.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
^ "2024 NFL practice squad tracker: Full list of team-by-team moves, signings for all 32 clubs after cut deadline". CBSSports.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves and injury updates". neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.

External links

[1] James, Tyler (March 8, 2020). "Notre Dame football: WR Kevin Austin Jr. has a great opportunity". Indianapolis Star. South Bend Tribune. Retrieved March 31, 2022.

[2] McKinney, David (July 21, 2017). "Inside Look: 2018 WR Kevin Austin". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 31, 2022.

[3] Pope, LaMond (February 7, 2018). "'Rich history' helps Notre Dame land four-star receiver Kevin Austin". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 31, 2022.

[4] Furones, David (August 11, 2017). "North Broward Prep wide receiver Kevin Austin commits to Notre Dame". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved March 31, 2022.

[5] Skol Jr., Mark (August 9, 2021). "Irish wide receiver Kevin Austin to be eased into fall camp". WNDU.com. Retrieved March 3, 2022.

[6] Zucker, Joseph (August 26, 2019). "Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin to Miss 2019 Season; Was Suspended 1st 4 Games". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 3, 2022.

[7] James, Tyler (August 5, 2020). "Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin Jr. sidelined by foot surgery". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved March 3, 2022.

[8] Marini, Glenn (January 4, 2022). "Notre Dame receiver Austin declares for NFL Draft". WANE.com. Retrieved March 31, 2022.

[9] "Kevin Austin Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 20, 2022.

[10] "2022 Draft Scout Kevin Austin Jr., Notre Dame NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 20, 2022.

[11] Loy, Tom (May 1, 2022). "Jaguars Sign Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin as an Undrafted Free Agent". 247Sports. Retrieved May 2, 2022.

[12] "Roster Moves: Jaguars waive 15 from the roster". Jaguars.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2023.

[13] "Roster Moves: Jaguars make 11 additions to the practice squad". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2023.

[14] Bouda, Nate (January 23, 2023). "Jaguars Sign 12 Players To Futures Contracts". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved February 11, 2023.

[15] "Jaguars 25-7 Lions (Aug 19, 2023) Box Score". ESPN.

[16] Oehser, John (August 29, 2023). "Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players". Jaguars.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.

[17] "The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

[18] @UFL_PR (July 22, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved July 23, 2024 – via Twitter.

[19] "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with WR Kevin Austin Jr". NewOrleansSaints.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.

[20] "Kevin Austin: Cut by New Orleans". CBSSports.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.

[21] "2024 NFL practice squad tracker: Full list of team-by-team moves, signings for all 32 clubs after cut deadline". CBSSports.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.

[22] "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves and injury updates". neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved December 8, 2024.

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-'''Kevin Austin Jr.''' (born March 30, 2000) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]].
+'''Kevin Austin Jr.''' (born March 30, 2000) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame]].
 ==Early life==
@@ Line 72: / Line 71: @@
 ==College career==
-Austin played in 11 games as a freshman and caught 90 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skol Jr. |first=Mark |date=August 9, 2021 |title=Irish wide receiver Kevin Austin to be eased into fall camp |url=https://www.wndu.com/2021/08/10/irish-wide-receiver-kevin-austin-be-eased-into-fall-camp/ |access-date=March 3, 2022 |website=[[WNDU-TV|WNDU.com]]}}</ref> He was suspended for his entire sophomore season for undisclosed reasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zucker |first=Joseph |date=August 26, 2019 |title=Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin to Miss 2019 Season; Was Suspended 1st 4 Games |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2851201-notre-dame-wr-kevin-austin-to-miss-2019-season-was-suspended-1st-4-games |access-date=March 3, 2022 |website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref> Austin missed most of his junior season after suffering a fractured foot in preseason training camp and reinjuring it in practice two games into his return. He had one reception for 18 yards in a limited window of good health.<ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Tyler |date=August 5, 2020 |title=Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin Jr. sidelined by foot surgery |url=https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/college/2020/08/05/otre-dame-wr-kevin-austin-jr-sidelined-by-foot-surgery/43909639/ |access-date=March 3, 2022 |website=[[South Bend Tribune]]}}</ref> As a senior, he had his first full season as a starter. He caught 48 passes for 888 yards and 7 touchdowns. He would declare for the [[2022 NFL Draft]] after the loss in the [[2022 Fiesta Bowl (January)|2022 Fiesta Bowl]] against [[2021 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team|Oklahoma State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marini |first=Glenn |date=January 4, 2022 |title=Notre Dame receiver Austin declares for NFL Draft |url=https://www.wane.com/college-sports/notre-dame-receiver-austin-declares-for-nfl-draft/ |access-date=March 31, 2022 |website=[[WANE-TV|WANE.com]]}}</ref>
+Austin played in 11 games as a freshman and caught 90 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skol Jr. |first=Mark |date=August 9, 2021 |title=Irish wide receiver Kevin Austin to be eased into fall camp |url=https://www.wndu.com/2021/08/10/irish-wide-receiver-kevin-austin-be-eased-into-fall-camp/ |access-date=March 3, 2022 |website=[[WNDU-TV|WNDU.com]]}}</ref> He was suspended for his entire sophomore season for undisclosed reasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zucker |first=Joseph |date=August 26, 2019 |title=Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin to Miss 2019 Season; Was Suspended 1st 4 Games |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2851201-notre-dame-wr-kevin-austin-to-miss-2019-season-was-suspended-1st-4-games |access-date=March 3, 2022 |website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref> Austin missed most of his junior season after suffering a fractured foot in preseason training camp and reinjuring it in practice two games into his return. He had one reception for 18 yards in a limited window of good health.<ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Tyler |date=August 5, 2020 |title=Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin Jr. sidelined by foot surgery |url=https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/college/2020/08/05/otre-dame-wr-kevin-austin-jr-sidelined-by-foot-surgery/43909639/ |access-date=March 3, 2022 |website=[[South Bend Tribune]]}}</ref> As a senior, he had his first full season as a starter. He caught 48 passes for 888 yards and 7 touchdowns. He would declare for the [[2022 NFL draft]] after the loss in the [[2022 Fiesta Bowl (January)|2022 Fiesta Bowl]] against [[2021 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team|Oklahoma State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marini |first=Glenn |date=January 4, 2022 |title=Notre Dame receiver Austin declares for NFL Draft |url=https://www.wane.com/college-sports/notre-dame-receiver-austin-declares-for-nfl-draft/ |access-date=March 31, 2022 |website=[[WANE-TV|WANE.com]]}}</ref>
 ===College statistics===
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
 |-
-! colspan="11" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Notre Dame Fighting Irish}}"| Notre Dame Fighting Irish
+! colspan="11" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Notre Dame Fighting Irish|color=white}}"| Notre Dame Fighting Irish
 |-
 ! rowspan="2"| Season
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 ===Jacksonville Jaguars===
-Austin was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] after going undrafted in the [[2022 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Loy |first=Tom |date=May 1, 2022 |title=Jaguars Sign Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin as an Undrafted Free Agent |url=https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/Jaguars-Sign-Notre-Dame-WR-Kevin-Austin-as-an-Undrafted-Free-Agent-186780776/ |access-date=May 2, 2022 |website=[[247Sports]]}}</ref> He was waived on August 30 and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars waive 15 from the roster |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-waive-15-from-the-roster |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars make 11 additions to the practice squad |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-make-11-additions-to-the-practice-squad |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=January 23, 2023 |title=Jaguars Sign 12 Players To Futures Contracts |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/jaguars-sign-12-players-to-futures-contracts/ |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref> On August 19, 2023, Austin caught his first professional pass against the [[2023 Detroit Lions season|Lions]] in the [[2023 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jaguars]] second preseason game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jaguars 25-7 Lions (Aug 19, 2023) Box Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401548621 |website=ESPN}}</ref> He was waived on August 29.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-reduction-jaguars-move-to-53-players-x3946 |access-date=October 24, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref>
+Austin was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] after going undrafted in the [[2022 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Loy |first=Tom |date=May 1, 2022 |title=Jaguars Sign Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin as an Undrafted Free Agent |url=https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/Jaguars-Sign-Notre-Dame-WR-Kevin-Austin-as-an-Undrafted-Free-Agent-186780776/ |access-date=May 2, 2022 |website=[[247Sports]]}}</ref> He was waived on August 30 and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars waive 15 from the roster |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-waive-15-from-the-roster |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars make 11 additions to the practice squad |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-make-11-additions-to-the-practice-squad |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=January 23, 2023 |title=Jaguars Sign 12 Players To Futures Contracts |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/jaguars-sign-12-players-to-futures-contracts/ |access-date=February 11, 2023 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}}</ref> On August 19, 2023, Austin caught his first professional pass against the [[2023 Detroit Lions season|Lions]] in the [[2023 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jaguars]] second preseason game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jaguars 25-7 Lions (Aug 19, 2023) Box Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401548621 |website=ESPN}}</ref> He was waived on August 29.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Roster Reduction: Jaguars Move Towards 53 Players |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-reduction-jaguars-move-to-53-players-x3946 |access-date=October 24, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref>
 ===Birmingham Stallions===
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 ===New Orleans Saints===
-Austin signed a one-year contract with the [[New Orleans Saints]] on July 22, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints agree to terms with WR Kevin Austin Jr.|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/kevin-austin-jr-wide-receiver-notre-dame-jacksonville-jaguars-new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-072224|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|access-date=July 22, 2024}}</ref>
+Austin signed a one-year contract with the [[New Orleans Saints]] on July 22, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints agree to terms with WR Kevin Austin Jr.|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/kevin-austin-jr-wide-receiver-notre-dame-jacksonville-jaguars-new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-072224|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|access-date=July 22, 2024}}</ref> He was released by the Saints during roster cuts on August 27, 2024 and signed with the practice squad the next day. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Kevin Austin: Cut by New Orleans |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/kevin-austin-cut-by-new-orleans/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-28 |title=2024 NFL practice squad tracker: Full list of team-by-team moves, signings for all 32 clubs after cut deadline |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-practice-squad-tracker-full-list-of-team-by-team-moves-signings-for-all-32-clubs-after-cut-deadline/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> On December 7, Austin was promoted to the active roster.<ref>{{cite web |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves and injury updates |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-injury-updates-announced-giants-saints-nfl-week-14 |website=neworleanssaints.com |access-date=8 December 2024}}</ref>
+== Career statistics ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+! colspan="2" |Legend
+|-
+| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;" |
+|League champion
+|-
+|'''Bold'''
+|Career high
+|}
+=== UFL career statistics ===
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
+! rowspan="2" |Year
+! rowspan="2" |Team
+! colspan="2" |Games
+! colspan="6" |Receiving
+! colspan="2" |Fumbles
+|-
+!GP
+!GS
+!Tgt
+!Rec
+!Yds
+!Avg
+!Lng
+!TD
+!Fum
+!Lost
+|-
+![[2024 UFL season|2024]]
+!style="background:#afe6ba;"|[[2024 Birmingham Stallions season|BHAM]]
+|10
+|8
+|23
+|15
+|253
+|16.9
+|80
+|2
+|0
+|0
+|-
+! colspan="2" |[https://www.foxsports.com/ufl/kevin-austin-player-stats Career]
+!10
+!8
+!23
+!15
+!253
+!16.9
+!80
+!2
+!0
+!0
+|}
 ==References==
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 ==External links==
-*[https://www.jaguars.com/team/players-roster/kevin-austin-jr/ Jacksonville Jaguars bio]
+*[https://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/players-roster/kevin-austin-jr/ New Orleans Saints bio]
 *[https://und.com/roster/kevin-austin-jr-2/ Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio]
 *[https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kevin-austin-jr./32004155-5374-9254-94ca-870bbdf22344 NFL Prospect bio]

v t e New Orleans Saints roster
Active	0 Ugo Amadi 1 Alontae Taylor 3 Jake Haener 4 Derek Carr 5 Will Harris 6 Willie Gay 10 Marquez Valdes-Scantling 11 Cedrick Wilson Jr. 17 Dante Pettis 18 Spencer Rattler 19 Blake Grupe 20 Pete Werner 21 Jamaal Williams 25 Kendre Miller 27 Shemar Jean-Charles 31 Jordan Howden 32 Tyrann Mathieu 33 Jordan Mims 34 Kool-Aid McKinstry 36 Rico Payton 41 Alvin Kamara 43 Matthew Hayball 45 Nephi Sewell 46 Adam Prentice 48 J. T. Gray 49 Zach Wood 50 Khalen Saunders 51 Cesar Ruiz 52 D'Marco Jackson 53 Jaylan Ford 55 Isaiah Foskey 56 Demario Davis 58 Anfernee Orji 62 Lucas Patrick 66 Shane Lemieux 67 Landon Young 70 Trevor Penning 74 Oli Udoh 75 Taliese Fuaga 78 Erik McCoy 81 Kevin Austin Jr. 83 Juwan Johnson 84 Mason Tipton 85 Dallin Holker 87 Foster Moreau 90 Bryan Bresee 93 Nathan Shepherd 94 Cameron Jordan 95 John Ridgeway III 96 Carl Granderson 97 Khristian Boyd 98 Payton Turner 99 Chase Young
Practice squad	13 Equanimeous St. Brown 28 Tre Herndon 30 Roderic Teamer (Susp.) 34 Xazavian Valladay 35 Jacob Kibodi 38 Millard Bradford 39 Charlie Smyth (Int.) 44 Isaiah Stalbird 57 Ryder Anderson 59 Trajan Jeffcoat (Inj.) 63 Sincere Haynesworth 72 Josiah Ezirim 76 Austin Deculus 80 Jermaine Jackson 82 Treyton Welch 86 Michael Jacobson 91 Kendal Vickers -- Ben DiNucci
Reserve lists	7 Taysom Hill (IR) 12 Chris Olave (IR) 16 Bub Means (IR) 22 Rashid Shaheed (IR) 28 Rejzohn Wright (IR) 29 Paulson Adebo (IR) 64 Nick Saldiveri (IR) 71 Ryan Ramczyk (PUP) 77 Justin Herron (IR) 92 Tanoh Kpassagnon (PUP) -- Camron Peterson (IR)