Kylen Austin

Liberty University Football Media Day on June 27th, 2024. (Photo by Cassidy Paxton)

Class:
Junior
Position:
WR
Height:
6-0
Weight:
170
Hometown:
Baltimore, Md.

2023 (So.):

Saw playing time in 13 of 14 games
Missed the CUSA Football Championship game against New Mexico State
Finished the year with three receptions for 84 yards
Also added three rushing attempts for 23 yards
Had a 41-yard kickoff return against UMass
Also added a 46-yard reception against UMass
26-yard reception against Old Dominion
16-yard carry at UTEP

2022 (R-Fr.):

Saw playing time in two games
Helped Liberty record two of its biggest wins in school history when he saw action against BYU and Arkansas

2021 (Fr.):

Saw playing time in two games as a true freshman
Redshirted
Recorded a 33-yard reception against Campbell

Prep:

Graduated from St. Paul's School for Boys in Brooklandville, Md., in December
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com
Also received offers from 30 total schools, including Army, Columbia, Dartmouth, East Carolina, Georgetown, Harvard, Kent State, Marshall, Navy, Princeton, Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Tech, William & Mary and Yale
First-team All-MIAA honoree
Finished his junior season with 33 receptions for 563 yards and nine touchdowns
Recorded 1,231 all-purpose yards during his junior year, including a punt return for a touchdown
Finished his senior year with 20 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns
Also added two interceptions during his senior year

Personal:

Son of Monica Jenifer and Kyle Austin
Business major
Birthday is January 12

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Networking opportunities.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mother.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Spending time with my brothers.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal would be pasta.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check Teamworks every day.

s your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I like laying down when I’m not playing.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Tavon Austin

What is your favorite possession and why?
My $2 bill.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Love Sosa by Chief Keef.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I would like to go to the Dominican Republic.