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Wed, 15 May 2013 11:14:47 -0700
St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher wants to get the ball into the hands of WR Tavon Austin as much as possible, in any way that they can. "We're going to try to get the ball to him as often as we can, however we do that," Fisher said.
Fantasy Tip: Good news that the coaching staff wants to get Austin involved as much as possible, either by passing or running the ball out of the backfield. Continue to watch how Austin is used as the team goes through training camp and exhibition games. It looks like Austin is a rookie to watch moving forward.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:03:56 -0700
The St. Louis Rams selected West Virginia WR Tavon Austin with the eighth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Tip: Click to read this pick's fantasy fallout.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:40:53 -0700
Updating a previous report, if the Buffalo Bills do not make a trade with their first round pick, they could draft West Virginia WR Tavon Austin.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:57:51 -0700
The Philadelphia Eagles likely will not select West Virginia WR Tavon Austin with the fourth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:22:47 -0700
Teams are wondering if the New York Jets intent to pick West Virginia WR Tavon Austin with the ninth pick is real or a smoke screen. Some believe it is a smokescreen to bait another team into trading up and the Jets using their two picks on CB and DE.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:22:08 -0700
The Buffalo Bills likely won't take West Virginia WR Tavon Austin with the number eight pick in the NFL Draft, but could trade that pick outside of teams in the AFC East to prevent Austin from landing with a division rival.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:44:10 -0700
The Philadelphia Eagles talked with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin Monday, April 22.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:10:50 -0700
The Buffalo Bills could select West Virginia WR Tavon Austin with the No. 8 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:55:27 -0700
The Miami Dolphins may try to take West Virginia WR Tavon Austin in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft if they decide to trade WR Davone Bess. The Dolphins may have to trade up in the first round if they want Austin.
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:10:27 -0700
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin likely would be selected by the St. Louis Rams with the 16th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft if he is available at that point. The New York Jets are interested in Austin and a team could trade up into the top-10 picks to select him.
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:03:49 -0700
The St. Louis Rams are likely to take either West Virginia WR Tavon Austin or Clemson WR DeAndre Hopkins with the No. 16 pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. The team could also be interested in California WR Keenan Allen and Tennessee WR Cordarrelle Patterson.
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:36:46 -0700
The Miami Dolphins could consider taking West Virginia WR Tavon Austin or Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:39:36 -0700
A majority of scouts expect West Virginia WR Tavon Austin to be able to learn an NFL playbook even though he reportedly scored a seven on the Wonderlic test.
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:58:29 -0700
The New York Jets are expected to take a long look at West Virginia WR Tavon Austin if he is available when they pick in the first-round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:19:27 -0700
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin, who visited with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, April 17, said he would provide the team with another weapon similar to RB Reggie Bush. "Another type of player like Reggie (Bush). Me and him would probably be twins back there," Austin said.
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:18:32 -0700
The Detroit Lions are visiting with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin Wednesday, April 17.
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:33:36 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers covet West Virginia WR Tavon Austin and could select him if they don't trade the No. 13 pick for New York Jets CB Darrelle Revis.
Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:05:10 -0700
The St. Louis Rams are expected to take a wide receiver with one of their first-round draft choices in the 2013 NFL Draft. The team has met with or will meet with University of California WR Keenan Allen, West Virginia WR Tavon Austin, University of Tennessee WRs Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson, Baylor WR Terrance Williams and Louisiana Tech WR Quinton Patton before the draft.
Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:27:32 -0700
The St. Louis Rams are meeting with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin Wednesday, April 10.
Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:48 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to meet with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin next week.
Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:17:00 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals have confirmed they will visit with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin prior to the 2013 NFL Draft.
Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:20:18 -0700
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin has been invited to attend the 2013 NFL Draft but has not decided if he will accept the invitation.
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:15:48 -0700
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin is scheduled to meet with the New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins before the 2013 NFL Draft.
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:15:14 -0700
The San Francisco 49ers are scheduled to meet with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin at some point in April.
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:04:43 -0700
The Oakland Raiders took a long look at West Virginia WR Tavon Austin during the school's Pro Day Thursday, March 14. The team could select Austin in the NFL Draft as a replacement for released WR Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:39:48 -0700
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin is slated to work out for the Baltimore Ravens in early April, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. The Ravens also conducted an interview with Austin at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:39:21 -0700
The New England Patriots have a private workout slated with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin.
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:38:55 -0700
The Carolina Panthers have scheduled a private workout with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin.
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:37:17 -0700
The Miami Dolphins are scheduled to meet with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin later this week.
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:30:45 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to meet with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin later this week.
Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:08:23 -0800
One NFL scout compared West Virginia WR Tavon Austin to Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson, although there is a big difference. "The difference is (the Eagles) use DeSean deep. With this kid, they throw him short stuff and let him go," the scout said Sunday, March 3. "Again, he's perfect as a slot guy to get away from press (coverage). He'll probably go first round (in the NFL Draft), but in my opinion, he's a second-round pick."
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:28:00 -0800
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin impressed scouts at the NFL Scouting Combine, reportedly solidifying his status as a first-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. He impressed with his athleticism, caught the ball well and was impressive in interviews, as well.
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:24:16 -0800
The Baltimore Ravens had a meeting at the NFL Scouting Combine with West Virginia WR Tavon Austin, according to a league source.
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:41:37 -0800
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin put on a show at the NFL Scouting Combine in the 40-yard dash Sunday, Feb. 24, although he fell just short of the combine record held by Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson. Austin's official time was 4.34 seconds.
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:26:36 -0800
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin and Texas A&M WR Ryan Swope officially ran the 40-yard dash in 4.34 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:25:02 -0800
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin believes he is the best all-around prospect in the NFL Draft. Austin also feels he can play some running back at the pro level, particularly in a third-down role where he can use his talents as a receiver out of the backfield.
Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:54:28 -0800
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin said Friday, Feb. 22, that he patterns his game after New England Patriots WR Wes Welker. "That's my No. 1 guy," Austin said. "I watch a lot of tape on him. I think I'm a little quicker and faster than him. I figure if he can do it, I can do it too." Austin is hopeful of running the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in less than 4.40 seconds Sunday, Feb. 24.
Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:54:03 -0800
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin measured in at 5-foot-8, 174 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:47:14 -0800
West Virginia WR Tavon Austin was never really timed officially in the 40-yard dash during his college days, but it is expected he'll turn in a time under 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. He is also expected to fare well in the shuttle drills, and he is also expected to excel at the three-cone drill, perhaps breaking the combine's record.
