Kevin Austin is a Vertical Threat WR for Notre Dame. Kevin's 2021 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 68 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Florida State | W41-38 | 7.6 | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 1 | 37 | 0.78 |
| 2 | vsToledo | W32-29 | 6.9 | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 0 | 34 | 0.48 |
| 4 | vsWisconsin | W41-13 | 20.1 | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 2 | 36 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 6 · Rec Yds 105 · Avg 17.5 · Rec TD 1
| 0.99 |
| 5 | vsCincinnati | L13-24 | 21.2 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0.41 |
| 6 | @Virginia Tech | W32-29 | 2.4 | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 0 | 46 | 0.95 |
| 8 | vsUSC | W31-16 | -0.6 | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 15 | 0.84 |
| 9 | vsNorth Carolina | W44-34 | 6.4 | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 1 | 21 | 1.38 |
| 10 | vsNavy | W34-6 | -8.5 | 6 | 139 | 23.2 | 1 | 70 | 1.85 |
| 11 | @Virginia | W28-3 | 7.2 | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 15 | 2.29 |
| 12 | vsGeorgia Tech | W55-0 | -6.7 | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 0 | 51 | 2.16 |
| 13 | @Stanford | W45-14 | -10.2 | 6 | 125 | 20.8 | 0 | 61 | 1.58 |
| 1 | vsOklahoma State | L35-37 | 17.2 | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 1 | 25 | 0.67 |