Marvin Austin

He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft.

[1] As a junior in 2005, he helped Coolidge to the D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association title game for the first time since 1986,[2] where they lost 43–14 to a Dunbar team that was led by Arrelious Benn, Nate Bussey, and Vontae Davis.

Austin contributed 85 tackles and 17 sacks, and was named High School All-Metro First-team by Washington Post for consecutive times (2005 and 2006).

[7] He was recruited by numerous top programs around the country including Florida State, Southern California, and Tennessee.

[9] Austin along with Tar Heels pass rusher Robert Quinn, receiver Greg Little and three others were suspended the entire 2010 season.

He scored a touchdown by recovering a fumble by Texas A&M Aggies' starting quarterback Jerrod Johnson 3 yards out of the endzone.

[13][14][15] Giants general manager Jerry Reese stated he consulted Austin's teammate at UNC Hakeem Nicks prior to the selection.

[16] Bears coach Lovie Smith and defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli visited Austin and "spent a goodly amount of time with him".

[16] On August 22, Austin's season was cut short as he tore his pectoral muscle during a preseason game against the Bears.

Due to a back injury suffered during practice, Austin missed the Cowboys' next game against the Minnesota Vikings, and was cut two days later, on November 5, 2013.

Austin receiving his nomination for the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in September 2006.