Martin: From walk-on to starting NFL wide receiver, Calvin Austin III is a perfect Memphis story
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III heads inside after a severe weather warning forced the remainder of practice atthe NFL football training camp indoors in Latrobe, Pa., Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
“There’s one quintessential Memphis sports story that should make your heart smile, and it’s unfolding in Pittsburgh as we speak.”
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