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Marvin Austin 
Austin in September 2006No. 96 New York Giants Defensive tackle Personal information Date of birth: January 10, 1989 Place of birth: Washington, D. C. Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 310 lb (141 kg) Career information College: North Carolina NFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52 No regular season or postseason appearances Career history - New York Giants (2011–present)
Roster status: Injured reserve Career highlights and awards - 2007 Freshman All-American
- 2007 First Team Freshman All-ACC Team
- 2006 Defensive High School Player of the Year (USA Today)
Career NFL statistics as of 2011 Tackles 0 Sacks 0.0 Forced fumbles 0 Stats at NFL.com Marvin Austin (born January 10, 1989 in Washington, D.C.) is an American football defensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Giants in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at North Carolina.[2]
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Early years
Austin attended Ballou High School in Washington, D.C., which he led to their first D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association title in 2006. He was named High School All-Metro First Team by Washington Post in 2005 and 2006.[2] In 2005, he helped Coolidge High School (also in Washington, D.C.) to the DCIAA title game for the first time since 1986.[3] Following his high school career, Austin played in the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[2]
Austin was recruited by numerous top programs around the country including Florida State, Southern California and University of Tennessee. Austin was considered an elite prospect and was ranked third overall in the country in Scout.com's final rankings and was USA Today's National Defensive Player of the Year. On National Signing Day 2007, Austin committed to play his collegiate ball at the University of North Carolina.
College career
In his true freshman year at North Carolina, Austin played in all 12 season games and started in three. He finished the season with 26 tackles, 6.0 tackles for losses, and 4.0 sacks.
In 2008, Austin played in 13 games and started 11. He tied with E.J. Wilson for most tackles by a Carolina defensive lineman with 38, had 1.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception (returned for touchdown), and 1 blocked kick. He had three tackles, assisted on a tackle for loss and had one quarterback pressure in the win over Notre Dame, and earned coaches "player of the game" honors for his performance.
In his junior season Austin was selected second-team All-ACC.[2] For the season, Austin finished with 42 tackles, 6.0 tackles for losses, four sacks, three pass breakups, six quarterback pressures, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery.[2]
After an excellent junior season, Austin was viewed as a potential top-10 draft pick.[4] However before he could build on his draft stock, he was suspended along with 13 other North Carolina players for receiving improper benefits.[4] Austin along with Tar Heels pass rusher Robert Quinn, receiver Greg Little and three others were suspended the entire 2010 season.[4] North Carolina still had enough talent to finish 8-5 and beat Tennessee in the Music City Bowl.[4]
Even though he was dismissed from the UNC football team, Austin represented the school in the 2011 East-West Shrine Game on January 22, 2011. He scored a touchdown by recovering a fumble by Texas A&M Aggies' starting quarterback Jerrod Johnson 3 yards out of the endzone.
Austin came under heavy fire in the NFL draft process. Despite having a good East-West Shrine game, his character and judgement came under question to scouts. Reports of him skipping the wonderlic test and finger-pointing in interviews reportedly disappointed some NFL personnel.[5]
Professional career
Pre-draft measureables Ht Wt 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP 6 ft 1⅝ in 309 lb 4.84 s 1.64 s 2.78 s 4.40 s 7.33 s 30½ in 9 ft 4 in 38 rep All values from NFL Combine[6] "He’s a great kid. He works hard, he loves the game of football. I know he’s going to come to work hard. He’s definitely not (a bad person). He’s a guy that just goes after it on the football field. He loves the game. He likes playing it."[1]
Hakeem NicksNew York Giants
In the 2011 NFL Draft Austin was selected 52nd overall by the New York Giants.[1][7] Giants general manager Jerry Reese stated he consulted Austin's teammate at UNC Hakeem Nicks prior to the selection.[1][7] Austin said Nicks was the first person to call him after he was drafted.[7] Prior to the draft Austin was heavily scouted by the Chicago Bears.[8] Bears coach Lovie Smith and defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli visited Austin and "spent a goodly amount of time with him."[8]
Personal life
Austin is the son of Donna Johnson.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d "Giants' Hakeem Nicks says draftee Marvin Austin is a 'great kid' NJ.com". NJ.com. 2011-05-05. http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2011/05/giants_hakeem_nicks_says_draft.html. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
- ^ a b c d e f "Player Bio Marvin Austin - NORTH CAROLINA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". University of North Carolina. http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/austin_marvin00.html. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
- ^ Sports Illustrated for Kids, February 2007
- ^ a b c d Mark Gaughan (2011). "Carolina's Austin trying to open eyes after suspension". Buffalo News. http://www.buffalonews.com/incoming/article392178.ece. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
- ^ "Character assessments shape NFL success". [1]. 2011-04-11. http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/11/character-assessments-shape-nfl-success.html. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
- ^ "NFL Events Combine Player Profiles - Marvin Austin". NFL.com. March 4, 2011. http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/marvin-austin?id=2495114.
- ^ a b c "New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks on Marvin Austin 'A good addition' - ESPN New York". ESPN. 2011-05-06. http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6487009. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ^ a b "Bears have researched Marvin Austin - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN". ESPN. 2011-04-21. http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/39548/bears-have-researched-marvin-austin. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
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Categories:- 1989 births
- African American players of American football
- American football defensive tackles
- Players of American football from Washington, D.C.
- Living people
- North Carolina Tar Heels football players
- U.S. Army All-American football players
- New York Giants players
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