Blessuan Austin, CB, Rutgers. Ranked #298 overall on the 2019 consensus board (Round 7 projection); NY Jets drafted him in Round 6, pick 196.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
67STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | NYJ | 7-9 | — | 4 | 19 | 85% | 76 |
| '20 | NYJ | 2-14 | — | 4 | 48 | 89% | 81 |
| '21 | SEA | 7-10 | — | — | 6 | 52% | 44 |
| Rookie Contract | — | — | 8 | 73 | 83% | 67 | |
| Career | — | — | 8 | 73 | 83% | 67 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2019 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'0 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
198 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All CB in the 2019 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
15 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Blessuan Austin leads all CBs from the 2019 draft class in career pass deflections.