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Walk-On's Journey: From UW Snub to Rice Starter
29 Jul
Summary
- Austin Harnetiaux pursued a scholarship, turning down service academies.
- He played for Kalen DeBoer's UW teams, reaching CFP finals.
- Now at Rice, he aims for 100+ tackles and a winning season.
Austin Harnetiaux, a former walk-on linebacker for the University of Washington, has embarked on a new chapter at Rice University, seeking a scholarship and consistent playing time. He previously turned down offers from service academies to pursue his collegiate football aspirations at UW.
Harnetiaux spent two seasons with Kalen DeBoer's UW teams, participating in five games and contributing to their College Football Playoff National Championship appearances. He later transferred to Nevada, where he played in 25 games and started three times.
Now in graduate school at Rice, pursuing an MBA, Harnetiaux aims to record over 100 tackles and help the Owls achieve a winning record. His journey exemplifies the evolving landscape of college football walk-ons.
