11 Austin Mack

Austin Mack Ohio State
Name
Austin Mack
Nationality
usaUnited States
Position
WR
Height
6'2"
Weight
215
Birthday
8/31/1997
Hometown
Fort Wayne, IN
High School
Bishop Luers
Past Teams
Ohio State
Seasons
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Offensive Stats

SeasonTeamGGSRecRec YdsRec AvgRec TDLng2 Pt ConvFumLost
2016Ohio State1202157.508000
2017Ohio State14112434314.3236000
2018Ohio State882633112.7148000
2019Ohio State1182736113.4338000
Total-452779105013.3648000

Post-OSU Update: Austin Mack was not selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, but was picked up by the New York Giants post-draft. Mack played 11 games with the Giants in 2020, recording 7 catches for 91 yards. He spent time on injured reserve with the Giants in 2021 and did not make the 49ers in 2022. In January of 2024, Mack signed a futures/reserve contract with the Falcons. (updated: Feb. 2024)

Major: Consumer and Family Financial Services (2019), Undeclared (2017)

Weight: 215 (2016-19)

2019 Media Guide: A well-rounded student-athlete, Austin Mack has made his mark on the field and in the community at Ohio State … a veteran of 34 career games, he is tops among returning wide receivers with 19 career starts … he was having the best statistical season of his career as a true junior in 2018 before a foot injury in late October ended his year … before that, Mack caught 26 passes for 331 yards and one touchdown … he had three or more catches in each of the first six games, including a
five-catch, 69-yard performance in the season-opener against Oregon State … Mack enters his senior season with 52 career receptions for 689 yards and as a leader in the receiver room … Mack’s sophomore campaign in 2017 was highlighted by hauling in 24 passes for 343 yards and two scores, with his touchdowns coming versus Army and Maryland … he had a career-best six-reception-for-90-yards game in the pulsating, 39-38 comeback win over Penn State … he had three receptions in the Cotton Bowl win over USC, for 56 yards.

2017 Media Guide: Austin Mack is a sophomore who lettered last year as a true freshman after playing in all 13 games for the Buckeyes … he was one of six to enroll in classes at Ohio State in January 2016
and he had a productive and impressive spring drills that year, including becoming the first true freshman to have his black stripe removed in spring, signaling he is doing what it takes to be a key member of the team.

2016: Mack played in all 13 games to earn his first Varsity O letter … most extensive playing time came against Nebraska and Maryland with 25 and 31 offensive plays, respectively … had two catches on the season for a total of 15 yards.

2016 Media Guide: Austin Mack is one of six true freshman who enrolled in classes at Ohio State in January and competed in the team’s 2016 spring drills … had a productive and impressive spring drills, including having his black stripe removed – a first for a spring drills true freshman – and signaling he is doing what it takes to be a key member of the team … spent a day in New York City this summer visiting Goldman Sachs as part of the Real Life Wednesdays program.

High School: Mack was a consensus 4-star (Rivals, 247Sports, Scout and ESPN) prospect coming out of high school with could run, catch and return kicks … he scored 49 career touchdowns, including six on kickoff returns, and had 2,672 career receiving yards off 167 receptions with 24 touchdowns … he gained 718 yards rushing as a senior when injuries forced him into action as a back … still caught 41 passes for 805 yards in 2015 and helped the Knights, coached by Kyle Lindsay, to the third round of the Indiana state playoffs … had a breakout junior season when he caught 69 passes for 1,062 yards and 15 touchdowns … is listed among the Top 12 receiver prospects nationally by 247Sports (No. 10) and Scout (No. 12).

Personal: Is the son of Shannon and Ernest Mack.