Career
He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Detroit Lions after the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Elon University. He played college football at Elon University.
He was signed by the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2012.
He was released on August 31, 2012 when the Lions established their final 53 roster but was signed to their practice squad the next day after he cleared waivers. On April 21, 2015, Austin was released by the Detroit Lions following his arrest on April 17.
