Career Timeline of Tavon Austin: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Tavon Austin built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Tavon Austin is a former American professional football wide receiver known for his college career with the West Virginia Mountaineers, where he earned first-team All-American honors twice. He was drafted into the NFL by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2013 NFL draft. Austin's career highlights his success as a wide receiver both in college and professionally.
2009: College Football Career Begins
In 2009, Tavon Austin began his college football career at West Virginia University, transitioning to wide receiver and contributing with receptions, rushing yards, and a kick return touchdown.
2010: Sophomore Season at WVU
In 2010, as a sophomore, Austin had 58 receptions for 787 yards and eight touchdowns, along with 15 rushing attempts for 159 yards and one touchdown.
2012: Last Season with West Virginia Mountaineers
In 2012, Austin concluded his football career with the West Virginia Mountaineers.
June 13, 2013: Signed Rookie Contract
On June 13, 2013, Austin signed a four-year, $12.751 million rookie contract with the St. Louis Rams.
2015: Career Highs in 2015
In 2015, Austin posted career highs in receptions (52), receiving yards (473), and receiving touchdowns (five).
May 12, 2016: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up
On May 12, 2016, the Los Angeles Rams picked up Austin's fifth-year option.
August 27, 2016: Signed Contract Extension
On August 27, 2016, Austin agreed to a four-year, $42 million contract extension with the Rams.
March 15, 2018: Restructured Contract
On March 15, 2018, Austin agreed to a restructured contract with the Rams.
April 28, 2018: Traded to the Dallas Cowboys
On April 28, 2018, Austin was traded to the Dallas Cowboys.
March 14, 2019: Re-signed with the Cowboys
On March 14, 2019, Austin re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
August 15, 2020: Signed with the 49ers
On August 15, 2020, Austin signed with the San Francisco 49ers.
December 1, 2020: Signed with the Packers
On December 1, 2020, Austin signed with the Green Bay Packers, reuniting with coach Matt LaFleur.
August 6, 2021: Signed with the Jaguars
On August 6, 2021, Austin signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
June 2, 2022: Signed with the Bills
On June 2, 2022, Austin signed with the Buffalo Bills.
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