DB · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Eric Austin
Age 52 · 178 cm (5'10") · 98 kg · Born Jun 7, 1973 · Jackson State University
NFL career
1996
debut year
1996
last season
1
seasons
#27
jersey
College: Jackson State University
Other "Austin" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Jackson State University alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Jackson State University.
Robert McDaniel
DB · 2025 · Commanders
Isaiah Bolden
CB · 2023 · 49ers
James Houston
DE · 2022 · Cowboys
Daniel Williams
WR · 2017 · Browns
Rico Richardson
WR · 2013 · Titans
Domonique Johnson
DB · 2009 · Commanders
Marcus Benard
LB · 2009 · Cardinals
Jaymar Johnson
WR · 2008 · Cardinals
Lavarus Giles
RB · 2008 · Saints
Cletis Gordon
DB · 2006 · Panthers
1996 NFL Draft · Round 4 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#96
#98
#100
#101
#103
#108
Jason Odom
OT · TAM
#97
Hunter Goodwin
TE · MIN
#98
Donnie Edwards
OLB · KAN
#99
Phillip Daniels
DE · SEA
#100
Jeff Lewis
QB · DEN
#101
Heath Irwin
G · NWE
#102
Stephen Davis
RB · WAS
#103
Ricky Whittle
RB · NOR
#105
Percell Gaskins
LB · STL
#106
#107
Norbert Davidds-Garrido
CAR
Kendrick Burton
DE · HOU
#108
Jevon Langford
DE · CIN
DB peers of the era
Other DBs who debuted within five seasons of Eric Austin.
Alex Molden
Debut 1996 · #40 · Lions
Brad Ford
Debut 1996 · #44 · Lions
Chris Hayes
Debut 1996 · #29 · Patriots
Chris Martin
Debut 1996 · #25 · Bears
Conrad Hamilton
Debut 1996 · #24 · Falcons
Corey Dowden
Debut 1996 · #20 · Bears
Darrius Johnson
Debut 1996 · #41 · Chiefs
Dexter Seigler
Debut 1996 · #23 · Seahawks