Terrence

Austin

Austin racked up six targets, most of which came after Santana Moss (hand) left the game. The 2010 seventh-round pick will likely serve as the Redskins’ primary slot receiver in three-wide sets going forward, but his upside is capped by his size and the Redskins’ quarterback situation. He’s someone to monitor more than add, even in deep formats.

With Santana Moss (hand) sidelined, Jabar Gaffney played 49 snaps, Austin saw 37 and Niles Paul got 30. Austin, a slot receiver, ended up with two catches for 22 yards and Paul did not record a reception. Outside of Fred Davis, this entire passing game is hands off in fantasy.

A seventh-round pick out of UCLA in 2010, Austin made 15 catches for 184 yards in 18 appearances. The 5'11/175 speedster will try to latch on as a slot man and potential returner elsewhere.

Austin was a punt returner and kickoff returner for the Bruins last season, but he failed to record a touchdown in either capacity. He posted a 37/455/4 line in his first season as a starter. At best, he projects as slot help in the NFL.

"[Special teams coach] Danny Smith’s quite excited to get somebody of his potential,” Allen said. The Redskins have holes at both return spots with Antwaan Randle El and Rock Cartwright both gone.

Austin was listed at a ridiculously small 5-foot-11, 177 as a rookie, so the weight gain was much needed. The 2010 seventh-round pick has taken up boxing this offseason. Austin caught only three passes for 47 yards as a rookie.

Austin hauled in three catches for 23 yards in Friday night’s preseason tilt after catching two balls for 46 yards against the Steelers last week. Undersized at 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, Austin will have to continue to shine if he wants to make the team after being active just five times as a rookie in 2010.

The team will have to make a corresponding roster move to free up a space for Austin sometime before Sunday’s contest.

Austin will have to make the Skins’ roster as a return specialist, because he offers very little as a wide receiver. We wouldn’t bet on him lasting long.

Austin will have to make the Skins’ roster as a return specialist, because he offers very little as a wide receiver. We wouldn’t bet on him lasting long.