In 2009, Austin started every game again as a senior co-captain, and was named to the All-ACC second-team for a second straight season, this time as a guard. He was also named a third-team All-American by Sporting News, and led his team with 112 knockdown blocks in 2009. NFL career Signed undrafted with the Minnesota Vikings in April 2010 and spent time with the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, and Indianapolis Colts. Austin played in three games with the Texans in 2011, played in four games including one start with the Panthers in 2012, and played in one game with the Colts in 2013. Coaching career Clemson (first stint) Austin began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma mater Clemson under Dabo Swinney in 2015 where he stayed until 2018. During his time as a Clemson graduate assistant, the Tigers went 55-4 with 4 ACC Championships, 19 wins over ranked opponents and two National Championships. Georgia State Austin joined fellow Camden, South Carolina native, Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott as the Panthers' offensive line coach prior to the 2019 season. He stayed there until after the 2020 season. Clemson (second stint) In early 2021, Austin returned to Clemson as an offensive analyst. In December 2021 it was announced he would succeed 67-year-old Robbie Caldwell as the Tigers' offensive line coach for the 2022 season. References External links Clemson Tigers bio 1986 births Living people People from Camden, South Carolina Players of American football from South Carolina American football offensive guards American football centers Clemson Tigers football players Minnesota Vikings players New England Patriots players Houston Texans players Carolina Panthers players Indianapolis Colts players