Bills selected Oregon State DB Alex Austin with the No. 252 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Austin (6'1/195) was a former three-star recruit from the 2019 recruiting class who committed to Oregon State -- the only Power Five program he received an offer from. A three-year starter with the Beavers, Austin totaled 12 passes defended and two interceptions in his final season, and was twice named Honorable Mention All-Pac-12. With a 4.55 40-time and underwhelming explosion, Austin needs to rely more on his anticipation and football IQ to make get to where the ball is going to be in a timely manner. Opposing quarterbacks haven’t been afraid to throw his way, as he’s allowed over 1,000 receiving yards and three touchdowns over the last two seasons.
