Austin Ransom
Austin Ransom

Player Profile
Class:
RS Senior

Hometown:
Williamsville, N.Y.

High School:
Williamsville East

Height / Weight:
5-11 / 210

Position:
WR

2007 Scouting Report: Enters his fourth year as a receiver at Pitt...a walk-on his first three seasons, he was put on scholarship prior to the '07 campaign...in addition to providing depth at receiver, has carved out a niche on special teams...earned his first letter playing on those units last year...combines football savvy and toughness to be a valued contributor.

2006: Played in all 12 games on special teams to letter...saw time on the kickoff and punt return teams...had three tackles... recorded tackles in the Virginia, Cincinnati and Toledo games.

2005: Played in three games on the punt return unit (Syracuse, Connecticut and West Virginia)...was a scout team standout, earning Special Teams Prep Player of the Year honors from the coaching staff.

2004: Joined team as a walk-on and redshirted as a true freshman.

High School: Two-time All-ECIC...Honorable Mention All-Western New York...had 42 receptions for 745 yards (17.7 avg.) and six TDs as a senior...also had 58 tackles and an interception at safety...Williamsville East's Outstanding Athlete...three-year football letterman...played under Coach Henry Fumerelli...also lettered in basketball and lacrosse...finished his lacrosse career ranked fourth in school history in goals scored...founded S.P.E.A.K. (Students Promoting Equality Acceptance Knowledgeably)...Inter-High Council Vice President.

Personal: Austin Tyler Ransom, born 4/17/86, is the son of William and Harriet Ransom...has one brother...communication and rhetoric major.