#71 Jonah Austin Season 2024

Backup offensive lineman who enters his junior season with the Tigers in 2014 … Versatile and powerful blocker who can lineup on either left or right side and who can play either guard or tackle … Also sees action as additional offensive lineman when the Tigers are in short-yardage or goalline situations … For career, has played in seven games with no starts.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2013)
Played in seven games, all in backup role on the offensive line and special teams … Played a total of 26 offensive snaps and registered five knockdowns … Played career-high 10 snaps in win over Kent State … Other action game vs. UAB (9 snaps), Auburn (1 snap), Furman (6 snaps) … Saw action on special teams against TCU, Florida and Mississippi State.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2012)
Listed as a backup at left guard in 2012 … Did not see any game action for the Tigers.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2011)
Redshirted as a true freshman in 2011.

HIGH SCHOOL
One of four in-state offensive linemen to sign with LSU in 2011 … A three-star prospect according to Rivals.com and Scout.com … Ranked No. 34 in the state of Louisiana by Rivals and No. 24 in Louisiana by Tigerbait.com … Ranked No. 46 offensive tackle by Scout.com … Named a New Orleans Times Picayune Blue-Chip recruit … Named to Louisiana 5A All-State team … A member of The Advocate’s Honorable Mention Super Dozen … Anchored a formidable offensive line at St. Augustine with fellow commit Trai Turner … Coached by David Johnson.

PERSONAL
Full name is Jonah Darell Austin … Parents are Charlie and Laverne Austin … Born Oct. 16, 1992, in New Orleans … Has one brother, Charleston … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.