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.
On March 15, 1990, Tavon Austin was born.
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.
In 2009, Tavon Austin ran a career-best time of 11.47 seconds in the 100 meters and was a member of the Dunbar 400m relay squad.
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.
In 2011, Tavon Austin was named a first team All-American by CBS Sports.
During the 2012 Orange Bowl, Austin set an Orange Bowl record with four touchdown receptions.
In 2012, Austin concluded his football career with the West Virginia Mountaineers.
In 2012, Austin was named the All-Purpose Performer of the Year by the College Football Performance Awards association.
On June 13, 2013, Austin signed a four-year, $12.751 million rookie contract with the St. Louis Rams.
In 2014, Austin earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for a game against Washington where he had a 78-yard punt return for a touchdown.
In 2015, Austin posted career highs in receptions (52), receiving yards (473), and receiving touchdowns (five).
On May 12, 2016, the Los Angeles Rams picked up Austin's fifth-year option.
On August 27, 2016, Austin agreed to a four-year, $42 million contract extension with the Rams.
In 2017, Austin experienced a dramatic drop in production, including numerous statistical career lows.
On March 15, 2018, Austin agreed to a restructured contract with the Rams.
On April 28, 2018, Austin was traded to the Dallas Cowboys.
On March 14, 2019, Austin re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
On August 15, 2020, Austin signed with the San Francisco 49ers.
On September 3, 2020, Austin was placed on injured reserve.
On December 1, 2020, Austin signed with the Green Bay Packers, reuniting with coach Matt LaFleur.
On August 6, 2021, Austin signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
On September 2, 2021, Austin was placed on injured reserve by the Jaguars.
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