Alex Austin was drafted No. 252 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 29 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 35 · #252 overall
Alex Austin Oregon State Draft
Alex Austin was drafted No. 252 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 29 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #252
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 29
- Career AV
- 333rd at Oregon State
The pick
How Alex Austin came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Oregon State
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 195 lbs
- Hometown
- Long Beach, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 264 prospect39.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
29 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 29
- Career approximate value
- 333rd among Oregon State picks
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 252
Who came off the board on either side of Alex Austin.
Ball State
Maryland
Michigan
Houston
Oregon State in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Oregon State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Jordan Poyer
DB · PHI · 2013
Oregon State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#99
Nahshon Wright
DB · DAL · 2021
Oregon State · 1× Pro Bowl
#58
Reggie Tongue
DB · KC · 1996
Oregon State
#96
Keenan Lewis
DB · PIT · 2009
Oregon State
#190
Al Afalava
DB · CHI · 2009
Oregon State
#148
Brandon Hughes
DB · LAC · 2009
Oregon State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alex Austin in the 2023 NFL Draft
Alex Austin is a Defensive back out of Oregon State selected No. 252 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2023 NFL Draft. 29 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Oregon State has produced 72 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 Alex Austin drafted?
Alex Austin was selected No. 252 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 35). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/alex-austin.
What college did Alex Austin play for?
Alex Austin played college football at Oregon State in the Pac-12. See every Oregon State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-state-beavers.
How did Alex Austin's NFL career turn out?
29 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/alex-austin.