LSU extended an offer to 2022 cornerback Austin Ausberry of University Lab last week, adding to his list of offers that includes Mississippi State, Houston, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, Purdue, South Alabama, Southern Mississippi, Tulane and Virginia.
At this point in his recruitment, Ausberry isn’t leaning one way or another when it comes to programs.
“Not really, as of right now,” he said. “I’m waiting it out and taking my time. All of the schools I’ve been talking to have done a really good job of constantly checking in and staying in touch. I love that.”
Ausberry is confident in what he’ll bring to a team when he transitions to the college level. He wants to join a team that can help him elevate himself as a legitimate NFL prospect in the future, and one that he can continuously vie for titles with.
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Perhaps LSU has some appeal where the latter is concerned, considering the Tigers had arguably the best team in college football history when they defeated Clemson in the national championship to cap off an undefeated season.
“I think I bring a high level of speed, physicality, and elusiveness,” Ausberry said. “My football IQ, really knowing the game is another thing I bring.”
Ausberry is continuing to gain recognition, and won’t have any issue rising as long as he keeps making plays like this one:
2022 4⭐️ Defensive Back @AusberryAustin shows elite ball skills and why he’s considered one of the top elite DBs in the nation. He can play all over the secondary and recently picked up LSU offer. Expect him to garner more national respect. #F3 @crissy_froyd | @KenAnioJr pic.twitter.com/z75h8DxQfj
— F3 Elite Organization (@F3Elite7v7) March 7, 2021
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He’s still self-aware and has his sights set on improvement, though.
“It’s anything I can get better at,” he said. “There’s a lot of things I feel I can continue to improve on. There’s always room for growth, you’re never really at that perfect point. There’s always improvement that needs to be made no matter what you do.”
Joining the F3 Elite 7-on-7 team and participating in tournaments is one thing Ausberry has done to continue his growth as an athlete.
One thing Ausberry specifically likes about working with Ken Anio’s organization is the sense of brotherhood.
That has a lot to do with the way the team consistently practices together in Baton Rouge and largely consists of players from that area.
“The chemistry is absolutely there,” Ausberry said. “Nobody can mess with the chemistry we have here. We’re all brothers. We’re all from the same area, since we all play around the Baton Rouge area.”
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