G · Detroit Lions
Rodney Austin
Age 37 · 193 cm (6'4") · 141 kg · Born Dec 4, 1988 · Elon
NFL career
2012
debut year
2014
last season
3
seasons
#74
jersey
College: Elon
Games during career · Detroit Lions
Most recent results for the franchise while Rodney Austin was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
L
W
W
W
W
L
L
20–24 @ Cowboys
2014-18 · Jan 4, 2015 · PLAYOFF
L
20–30 @ Packers
2014-17 · Dec 28, 2014 · REGULAR
W
20–14 @ Bears
2014-16 · Dec 21, 2014 · REGULAR
W
16–14 vs Vikings
2014-15 · Dec 14, 2014 · REGULAR
W
34–17 vs Buccaneers
2014-14 · Dec 7, 2014 · REGULAR
W
34–17 vs Bears
2014-13 · Nov 27, 2014 · REGULAR
L
9–34 @ Patriots
2014-12 · Nov 23, 2014 · REGULAR
L
6–14 @ Cardinals
2014-11 · Nov 16, 2014 · REGULAR
Other "Austin" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Elon alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Elon.
Chandler Brayboy
WR · 2025 · Jaguars
Davis Cheek
QB · 2022 · Panthers
Marcus Willoughby
DE · 2020 · Saints
Olisaemeka Udoh
OT · 2019
Aaron Mellette
WR · 2013 · Ravens
Joshua Jones
LB · 2012 · Jaguars
Chad Nkang
DB · 2007 · Jaguars
Mike Warren
RB · 2006 · Saints
John Nee
OT · 1993 · Texans
Bob LeBlanc
ILB · 1987 · Bills
G peers of the era
Other Gs who debuted within five seasons of Rodney Austin.
Adam Gettis
Debut 2012 · #72 · Buccaneers
Andrew Tiller
Debut 2012 · #61 · 49ers
Antoine McClain
Debut 2012 · #60 · Cardinals
Austin Pasztor
Debut 2012 · #68 · Titans
Brandon Brooks
Debut 2012 · #79 · Eagles
Brandon Mosley
Debut 2012 · #75 · Giants
Brandon Washington
Debut 2012 · #70 · Rams
Chandler Burden
Debut 2012 · Chiefs
Born on December 4
Skip Vanderbundt
1946 · New Orleans Saints
Randy Vataha
1948 · Green Bay Packers
George Ragsdale
1952 · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Perry Brooks
1954 · Washington Commanders
Jim Browner
1955 · Cincinnati Bengals
Frank Reich
1961 · Detroit Lions
Darrell Grymes
1961 · Detroit Lions
Shawn Hollingsworth
1961 · Denver Broncos