Entering the 2024 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a couple of gamers primed to be essential factors. Clearly there's George Pickens, Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth. All 3 of those have actually progressed sometimes with Russell Wilson at quarterback. One gamer who's been remarkably constant is Calvin Austin III.
After having simply 17 receptions for 180 lawns in 2023, Austin has actually handled a larger function this season. He's been huge sometimes when the Steelers have actually truly required a trigger. With Pittsburgh looking for pass receiver assistance beyond the company throughout the fiscal year, Austin has actually silently made himself into an internal service to that issue.
Something's for sure: Austin has actually formed an excellent relationship with his quarterback, Russell Wilson. The nine-time Pro Bowler has actually had a great deal of advantages to state about Austin because signing with the Steelers. That style advanced Wednesday.
“I believe anytime you have a hunger for knowing and processing and growing, you've got a fantastic opportunity,” Wilson stated through a team-provided records. “And [Calvin Austin] absolutely has that. Certainly, his speed and capability in and out of cuts is amazing. He can do everything. He's been among the greatest highlights, I believe, not simply of the Pittsburgh Steelers however in the National Football League in regards to a guy that's up and coming and has an opportunity to be truly unique.”
This is some full marks from Wilson. He's constantly one to speak favorably about colleagues, however making the case for Austin being among the much better more youthful gamers in the league is rather a compliment. Austin hasn't set the league on fire, however it's not as if this remark is coming out of left field.
Austin's 2024 project has actually been a plain enhancement compared to last season. He's got 452 getting backyards and is showing himself as a deep hazard with 16.1 lawns per reception. Austin's simply 40 getting lawns behind Freiermuth, who has the second-most on the group behind Pickens. Austin likewise has the second-most getting goals on the lineup with 4.
With the Steelers dealing with challenging defenses in the coming weeks, they'll require Austin to continue to step up.
