He played college football for the University of Southern California and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 2011 NFL draft.

Ausberry was considered one of the top wide receiver prospects in the country at Lemoore High School.

After redshirting in 2006 Ausberry would go on to be a productive member of the Trojan team for the next 4 years.

Ausberry was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 241st overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft and converted to tight end.

[1] He played sparingly during his rookie year, and finished the 2011 season with two catches, while excelling on special teams with seven coverage tackles in twelve games.