2008: Second-team all-Midwest League performer...Starter at defensive end...Tallied 38 tackles, including five for a loss of 25 yards...Also had two sacks for a loss of 19 yards...Recorded one forced fumble and one pass breakup...Had a season-best six tackles three times...Posted the lone forced fumble of the year against Olivet Nazarene on 11/1.

High School: Two-time second-team all-conference player at Lafayette HS...All-area team as a sophomore.

Personal: Son of Larry Austin and Gladys Austin...Born January 21, 1986...Major is strength and conditioning.