Kent Austin was drafted No. 312 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 16 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #312
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 16
The pick
How Kent Austin came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
16 regular-season games
- Games played
- 16
- Final season
- 19860 years after the draft
Around pick 312
Who came off the board on either side of Kent Austin.
Bethune-Cookman
Bowling Green
Tulsa
Ole Miss in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kent Austin in the 1986 NFL Draft
Kent Austin is a Quarterback out of Ole Miss selected No. 312 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986 NFL Draft. 16 regular-season games Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Kent Austin drafted?
Kent Austin was selected No. 312 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/kent-austin.
What college did Kent Austin play for?
Kent Austin played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Kent Austin's NFL career turn out?
16 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/kent-austin.