Early names for Syracuse in no order: Jason Candle, Bronco Mendenhall, Doug Marrone, Tony White, Al Golden, Curt Cignetti, Jim Knowles, Sean Lewis, Bob Chesney, Liam Coen and Teryl Austin.
Hired by the Steelers in 2019, Austin began as the team's defensive assistant and secondary coach. He essentially ran the group over Tom Bradley, the team's secondary coach prior to Austin's hiring, and Austin was promoted to DC in 2022, replacing the retired Keith Butler. Austin has helped bring a turnover culture to Pittsburgh and the team has routinely been one of the most aggressive and ball-hawking units under Austin's watch. Last year, they tied for the league-lead in interception and entering Week 11 this season, their 18 takeaways tie for the NFL's top spot.
Austin, 58, is respected for his defensive IQ and calmness he brings to a locker room. We'll see if he truly earns a look from Syracuse later this year.
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