Early Life
Austin was born Steven James Anderson in Victoria, Texas. After his father left the family, his mother, Beverly, re-married to Ken Williams, and Austin adopted his stepfather's surname. He spent most of his childhood in Edna, Texas. After attending high school, Austin got a football scholarship at Wharton County Junior College, followed by a full scholarship at the University of North Texas.
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