Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 Courage Award Winner
- Position WR
- Height 5-9
- Weight 162 lbs
- NFL Exp. 2 yrs
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III has been selected as the club’s 2023 Ed Block Courage Award recipient.
“It always means a lot to be selected by your teammates,” said Austin. “Obviously, my first year in the League didn’t go as expected, but it means a lot that they’ve seen how hard I’ve worked to recover from that injury, and it feels great to finally be out there with my team on Sundays.”
Austin was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, becoming the last wide receiver ever drafted by former General Manager Kevin Colbert. But Austin didn’t see the field his rookie year, after suffering a Lisfranc injury during a routine walk through that ended his season before it began.
The Memphis walk-on turned receiving and special teams standout, made waves at the 2022 NFL Combine posting a 4.32 40 time – the fifth fastest among all players. Austin’s full recovery became apparent in Week 3, when he sped past All-Pro corner Marcus Peters to haul in a 72-yard touchdown pass from Kenny Pickett, the longest catch for the Steelers so far this season. The second-year receiver has registered 15 catches for 165 yards and has also made an impact on special teams as a punt returner.
Calvin Austin III
2023 Ed Block Courage Award Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III has been selected as the club’s 2023 Ed Block Courage Award recipient.
“It always means a lot to be selected by your teammates,” said Austin. “Obviously, my first year in the League didn’t go as expected, but it means a lot that they’ve seen how hard I’ve worked to recover from that injury, and it feels great to finally be out there with my team on Sundays.”
Austin was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, becoming the last wide receiver ever drafted by former General Manager Kevin Colbert. But Austin didn’t see the field his rookie year, after suffering a Lisfranc injury during a routine walk through that ended his season before it began.
The Memphis walk-on turned receiving and special teams standout, made waves at the 2022 NFL Combine posting a 4.32 40 time – the fifth fastest among all players. Austin’s full recovery became apparent in Week 3, when he sped past All-Pro corner Marcus Peters to haul in a 72-yard touchdown pass from Kenny Pickett, the longest catch for the Steelers so far this season. The second-year receiver has registered 15 catches for 165 yards and has also made an impact on special teams as a punt returner.
| Position | WR |
|---|---|
| Height | 5-9 |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| College | Memphis |
| NFL Experience | 2 years |
Past Winners
- 2022 - Tyson Alualu
- 2021 - Devin Bush
- 2020 - Stephon Tuitt
- 2019 - James Conner
- 2018 - Ryan Shazier
- 2017 - Artie Burns
- 2016 - Maurkice Pouncey
- 2015 - William Gay
- 2014 - Sean Spence
- 2013 - Heath Miller
- 2012 - Willie Colon
- 2011 - Max Starks
- 2010 - Nick Eason
- 2009 - Aaron Smith
- 2008 - Ryan Clark
- 2007 - Ben Roethlisberger
- 2006 - Travis Kirschke
- 2005 - Casey Hampton
- 2004 - Kendall Simmons
- 2003 - Mike Logan
- 2002 - Amos Zereoue
- 2001 - Wayne Gandy
- 2000 - Dermontti Dawson
- 1999 - Chad Scott
- 1998 - Tim Lester
- 1997 - Mark Bruener
- 1996 - Rod Woodson
- 1995 - Jerry Olsavsky
- 1994 - Charles Johnson
- 1993 - Gary Jones
- 1992 - Hardy Nickerson
- 1991 - Mike Mularkey
- 1990 - John Rienstra
- 1989 - Keith Willis
- 1988 - Greg Lloyd
- 1987 - Dwayne Woodruff
- 1986 - Gary Dunn
- 1985 - Pete Rostosky
- 1984 - Eric Williams
Supporting the National Courage House Network
The Pittsburgh Steelers are proud to support Holy Family Institute, a member of the National Courage House Network.
