Austin Hardcastle | 6’3” 235 | DE/OLB | Class of 2026 4.61 Forty | 7A NC Senior Year Highlights 🎥👇 Hudl: hudl.com/v/2TByW7 @ECUPiratesFB @GoCamelsFB @NCATAGGIES @GWUFootball @ElonFootball @WingateFootball @LRBears @UNCP_Football @CatawbaFB @Barton_Football @appstatefb @FSUBroncos @CitadelSports @CitadelFootball #RecruitNC #FCSFootball #D1Football #EDGE #PassRusher #NCFootball #CollegeFootball #D2football

The next chapter is official 🖊️ Austin Hardcastle (@AustinHardcast) commits to Wingate University! The 6'3", 235-lb 2026 DE/OLB is bringing toughness, versatility, and relentless energy to the next level. Big things ahead 🏈🔥 #prepsrecruiting #WingateUniversity #DEOLB #ClassOf2026 #Committed

Blessed to receive my first college football offer. Thankful for the opportunity and for everyone who has supported me along the way. Excited to continue the process. #RecruitNC #ClassOf2026 @HSC__FOOTBALL @Coach_Luvara

Truly blessed to be named All-Conference 🙏 Thank you to my coaches, teammates, and family.

Congratulations to DL Austin Hardcastle for earning 2025 All-Conference honors‼️ @AustinHardcast

Thanks for the game day invite Go Bulldogs! @CitadelFootball @CoachCoax17

Second graduations in two nights. Last night was for my @HSHSnews Golden Hawks. I walked into HS less than a year ago not knowing what to expect, but you welcomed me with open arms. Thank you for the memories, the laughs, the bonds, and the impact these seniors made on me. 💜