Player Career
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Player Story
Austin Romaine built his college career from 2023 through 2025 as a linebacker from Hillsboro, MO wearing No. 45, spending time with Kansas State. The clearest part of Austin Romaine's career was his defensive production: 184 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and 1 interception across 32 career games in the available record. That gives Austin Romaine's career enough real context without stretching the story beyond the available production.
Track team changes, role shifts, and season-to-season movement.
Kansas State
2023-2025
Opening stop
Season Value Progression
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Postseason | Kansas State | 7 | 18 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Regular Season | Kansas State | 7 | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 Postseason | Kansas State | 15.5 | 42.7 | 9.9 | 8.5 |
| 2024 Regular Season | Kansas State | 15.5 | 42.7 | 9.9 | 0 |
| 2025 Regular Season | Kansas State | 17.5 | 45 | 12.1 | 2 |
Transfer Portal History
| Season | Path | Movement | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kansas State to Texas Tech | P4 to P4 | 80.5 | Jan 4, 2026 |
#1 Featured game
vs No. 3 Texas Tech
Week 10 · L 20-43 · Conference game · Ranked opponent
Loss with 3 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
3
Havoc Plays
91.9 takeover
3 disruption/tackle impact with 91.9 takeover score.
#2
@ Tulane
Week 2 · W 34-27
4
Havoc Plays
91.1 takeover
Win with backfield disruption leading the way.
4 disruption/tackle impact with 91.1 takeover score.
#3
@ No. 58 Kansas
Week 9 · W 42-17 · Conference game
3
Havoc Plays
85 takeover
Win with 3 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
3 disruption/tackle impact with 85 takeover score.
#4
vs North Dakota
Week 1 · W 38-35
2.5
Havoc Plays
83.3 takeover
Win with 2.5 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
2.5 disruption/tackle impact with 83.3 takeover score.
#5
@ Houston
Week 10 · L 19-24 · Conference game
2.5
Havoc Plays
79.2 takeover
Loss with 2.5 impact plays across the defensive snap sheet.
2.5 disruption/tackle impact with 79.2 takeover score.
#1 Season by Season Value
2025 Regular Season · Kansas State
17.5 primary output · 45 efficiency · 12.1 usage
77.6
#2
2024 Postseason · Kansas State
67
15.5 primary · 42.7 efficiency · 9.9 usage
#3
2024 Regular Season · Kansas State
67
15.5 primary · 42.7 efficiency · 9.9 usage
12
Impact games
11
Splash games
6
10+ tackle games
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