New York Jets cornerback donated 35,000 food to the Food Care Center in Texas
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| Austin performed in 27 games with the Scarlet Knights from 2015-2018, recording 89 tackles and 4 interceptions |
The Former Rutgers standout Blessuan Austin is stepping up and giving returned in a well timed rely to the ones in determined want.
The New York Jets cornerback donated 35,000 food to the Food Care Center in Killeen, Texas. The center is situated close to in which his sister is presently stationed with the United States Army.
CB @BlessuanAustin of the @nyjets donated 35,000 meals today to the Food Care Center-Killeen, TX just outside of where his sister is stationed with the @USArmy.
— Mike Swenson (@MSWENSON78) February 18, 2021
Many in that area & around TX are dealing with loss of power, water, & other essentials during this winter storm. https://t.co/AbdhDRdv4A
More than 1.6 million houses and organizations in the Lone Star state have been without power as of Wednesday night. The state not often reports climate situations like this, as Texas has seen traditionally low temperatures. According to kcentv.com, the metropolis of Killeen became placed under a "boil water notice" yesterday. The request was made through metropolis officers because of low water pressure stemming from storm. Although the freezing rain and snow has subsided, nearby climate professionals count on temperatures to hover round freezing till Saturday.
As said on their website, "The Food Care Center in Killeen, Texas, affords meals items to clients, who're in want, at no cost. There is a regular and developing want in our network for those services. We have been standing in the gap with individuals who are hungry for thirty-3 years. We try to fulfill those wishes with care and compassion."
Austin got here to Rutgers thru Milford Academy within the class of 2015. Before that, he took the sphere for Campus Magnet (NY), wherein he performed cornerback, safety, quarterback and extensive receiver. The 3 star recruit performed at the defensive aspect of the ball for the Scarlet Knights, beginning 10 games freshman. He went directly to earn Honorable Mention All B1G honors in the course of his sophomore year. Austin's Rutgers profession hit a setback in 2017 whilst he suffered a torn ACL towards Nebraska in past due September. He back to the sphere for one game in his senior season earlier than struggling but some other damage that might stop his collegiate profession prematurely. In total, Austin performed in 27 games with the Scarlet Knights from 2015-2018, recording 89 tackles and 4 interceptions.
The 24 year old was decided on through the New York Jets in the 6th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has logged 18 games in his first seasons within the NFL, tallying 86 tackles.