WR Zachary Austin 6-0, 170 - Austin Westwood

Harry · May 27, 2012

Zach Austin, senior Lake Travis wide receiver -- The best receiver among the four pool winners, Austin does not currently hold any offers, likely a result of a combination of factors -- his height, a lack of strong top-end speed, and the fact that he suffered a separated shoulder. Austin is receiving interest from Washington State, North Texas, SMU, and UTSA. During the summer, he plans on camping at UTSA, Rice, and North Texas, and could possibly attend a regional camp for the Cougars.

A breakout star during a junior season that saw Austin explode onto the scene with more than 70 catches and 18 touchdowns, similar or better production during his junior season could significantly increase interest in the 6-0, 170-pounder. While Austin has been clocked in the 4.6 range in the 40, his shuttle times are much better, as evidence on the field in his short-area quickness, burst in and out of breaks, and the wiggle that he can show in the open field, even in 7-on-7. A strong route runner as a result of that quickness, Austin plays bigger than his size because he can time his leaps well to elevate over defenders for catches and shows the ability to catch the ball outside his body with his strong hands.

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