San Diego Athletics

USD: Second year player that will once again compete for starting role with offensive line unit at both guard positions... Last year played a key role with pass protection and run blocking as the Torero offense set numerous new school records including 42.6 points per game and 5,823 yards of total offense. Junior College: Played two seasons at Fullerton College...Last year was voted team[apos]s Most Valuable Offensive Lineman... Team was Golden Empire Bowl Champions... 2003 Mission Conference Champions and 2003 U.S. Bank Beach Bowl Champions. High School: Prepped at Villa Park HS where he was 2nd Team All-Century League senior year as defensive lineman... 55 tackles and 3 QB sacks... Also lettered in wrestling. Personal: Born on May 18, 1985 in Orange, CA... Parents are Richard & Marjorie Austin of Orange... Chose USD to play football and receive excellent education. Major: Accounting.