Craig Austin was drafted No. 258 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1982 NFL Draft out of South Dakota. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #258
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Craig Austin came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
South Dakota
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 258
Who came off the board on either side of Craig Austin.
New Haven
USC
Western Carolina
Temple
Other LB picks from South Dakota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Craig Austin in the 1982 NFL Draft
Craig Austin is a Linebacker out of South Dakota selected No. 258 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. South Dakota has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Craig Austin drafted?
Craig Austin was selected No. 258 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/craig-austin.
What college did Craig Austin play for?
Craig Austin played college football at South Dakota in the MVFC. See every South Dakota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-dakota-coyotes.
How did Craig Austin's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/craig-austin.