Eric Austin was drafted No. 104 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #104
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Eric Austin came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19960 years after the draft
Around pick 104
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Austin.
Auburn · 3× Pro Bowl
Oregon
Kansas State
USC
Jackson State in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Austin in the 1996 NFL Draft
Eric Austin is a Defensive back out of Jackson State selected No. 104 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Jackson State has produced 41 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 Eric Austin drafted?
Eric Austin was selected No. 104 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/eric-austin.
What college did Eric Austin play for?
Eric Austin played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Eric Austin's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/eric-austin.