As part of his new deal, Kent Austin, who was elevated from his prior position as an analyst to Auburn’s quarterbacks coach, would get a $150,000 raise, per a copy of the contract that AL.com obtained through a public records request.
He will earn $400,000 this season (2024). The new agreement is valid from January 15, 2027, to January 27, 2027.
Austin received a $250,000 base income under his prior contract, which ended on January 31. It did not include any cash for endorsement rights or a fee for personal appearances. He owes the $150,000 increase from the new deal in endorsements ($75,000) and personal appearance money ($75,000).
If Austin stays at Auburn, his contract could potentially pay him $950,000 for the 2026 season after he receives raises of $200,000 on February 1, 2025, and an additional $350,000 on February 1, 2026.
A 100% guaranteed buyout of the remaining amount payable to him during the contract’s length is included in the agreement.
If Austin decides to leave Auburn, he will be responsible for $375,000 if he leaves before December 20, 2024, $250,000 if he leaves before December 20, 2025, or $125,000 if he leaves before December 20, 2026.
However, per the provisions of the deal, Austin will not owe Auburn anything should he accept a new role as head coach, play-calling coordinator, or any other job in the NFL.
Contracts previously obtained by AL.com state that Austin is entitled to the same bonus system as other assistants.
From 2019 until 2022, Austin served as Liberty’s co-offensive coordinator under head coach Hugh Freeze. In addition, he served as Ole Miss’ offensive coordinator from 2008 to 2009, sharing a staff with Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix.