5 Unknown facts about Tavon Austin

Tavon Wesley Austin is a former American football wide receiver.

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He played council football for the West Virginia Perambulators, entering first- platoon each- American honors doubly.

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Austin, 34, a.k.a." The Pocket Rocket," was drafted eighth overall by the St. Louis Rams in 2013 and played in nine NFL seasons, substantially with the Rams.

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Austin had a brilliant council career at West Virginia, totaling 4,446 yards from conflict, 2,840 further on returns and 40 touchdowns in 52 council games for the Perambulators.

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Former first-round pick Tavon Austin blazoned his withdrawal from the NFL on Tuesday.

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