Steelers’ ‘Speedy Smurf’ Calvin Austin III never got out of the starting blocks in 2022. At 5-foot-8 and 162 pounds, Austin was sidelined all last season by a foot injury that eventually led to surgery last fall. Flashforward to summer 2023, and Austin says he’s feeling both healthy and fast. He’s lined up at the Steelers’ starting line, finally ready to flash his 4.32 40-yard dash speed on the football field. Anticipation is sky-high among Steelers Nation for what amounts to Austin’s Pittsburgh debut after a red-shirt year of working extensively to develop chemistry with QB Kenny Pickett, despite having yet to appear in a live game.

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