WR - New Orleans Saints
- 6' 2"
- 200 lbs
- Age 25
- Notre Dame
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- N/A
- Best / Worst
- N/A / N/A
- ADP
- N/A
Availability
Kevin Austin Jr. caught 4-of-9 targets for 37 yards in the Saints 19-17 loss against the Falcons.
Fantasy Impact
Austin saw a team-high nine targets. The 2022 UDFA will remain off the fantasy radar heading into next season.
Kevin Austin Jr. secured 4 of 5 targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Titans.
Fantasy Impact
Austin remains very involved in the Saints' passing game, as the second-year receiver had a career-best day against the Titans. Over the last three weeks, Austin has hauled in 9 of 13 targets for 103 yards.
The Saints waived WR Kevin Austin Jr.
Fantasy Impact
Austin loses his roster spot with New Orleans. He figures to seek another opportunity.
Kevin Austin Jr. caught one of his four targets for 17 yards in the Saints' 34-0 loss to the Packers in Week 16.
Fantasy Impact
Austin Jr. has failed to make a consistent impact in the New Orleans offense of late, recording three receptions or less in each of his last four games. Fantasy managers can leave the wideout off rosters in all formats ahead of a Week 17 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders.
New Orleans Saints WR Kevin Austin Jr. has reportedly "stood out the last two weeks," including with a deep catch in two-minute drills on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Austin is fighting to make it on New Orleans' 53-man roster after signing with the team in late July. The former Notre Dame product has not yet appeared in an NFL game after spending time with the Jacksonville Jaguars to start his career.
