Austin Acton

Class:
Junior
Position:
RB
Ht./Wt.:
5-11 / 205
Experience:
1L
Hometown:
Meridian, Miss.
High School:
Lamar School
Major:
General Business

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

• Athletic Director's Honor Roll (Fall 2024, Spring 2025)

2024 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Had one rushing yard on one attempt … vs. Duke (01/02/25): Carried the ball once for one yard in first action as a Rebel in Ole Miss’ Gator Bowl victory.

2023 (FRESHMAN): Did not appear in any games for the Rebels and was redshirted ... Non-scholarship transfer who joined team prior to the start of fall camp.

HIGH SCHOOL: Helped lead Lamar School to four straight district titles … Tallied over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 26 touchdowns in his prep career … Earned offensive MVP and All-MAIS honors as a senior … Was named a MAIS All-Star in 2022 … Also earned first team all-district as a junior … Coached by Jacob Land … Also lettered in track and field … Was the MAIS 300-meter dash and 110-meter hurdle state champion.

PERSONAL: Full name is Austin Lockard Acton … Born Jan. 8, 2005 … Son of Chad and Sherry Acton … Dad, Chad, played football at Alabama … Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in fall 2024 and spring 2025 … General business major.