NFL Draft Tavon Austin: "I think I'm the all-around best player in the draft."

Mr. Laz · 02-23-2013, 09:46 AM

Tavon Austin: 'I'm the all-around best player in the draft'
Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Sports5:09p.m. EST February 22, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS – Former West Virginia do-it-all wide receiver Tavon Austin says he's the best player available in the NFL draft.

He says he's the fastest player here, too.

"If we all lined up and raced, I think I'd come out on top, but I'm not really a 40 type of guy. I'm a game type of guy," Austin says. "A lot of teams are looking for the type of player who can do multiple things on the field, and I think I can be that guy.

"I think I'm the all-around best player in the draft."

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A potential NFL slot receiver and kick returner, Austin is projected to go in the bottom of the first round in April. He models his game after Wes Welker, but says he's quicker and faster than the New England Patriots wide receiver.

Austin has yet to run a 40-yard dash or bench press 225 pounds at the scouting combine, and says his goal is to run under 4.4 and to rep 15 times. He measured in at 5-8, 174 pounds, and says his fastest-ever 40 time was 4.29 seconds.

He says he'd like to be two inches taller, but it "wasn't in God's plan." Still, he questions those who would equate his size to durability concerns.

"It shouldn't be a problem," he says. "I haven't gotten hurt or missed a game in eight years, so my durability should be really good."

Austin, who owns every major high school rushing record in Maryland, gained 4,444 career yards rushing and receiving in four seasons at West Virginia, including 1,100-plus receiving yards in his junior and senior seasons.

He grew up a fan of his hometown Baltimore Ravens and the Patriots, but says, "I'd like to go anywhere that calls my name. And hopefully I'll be there for a while."

Hog's Gone Fishin · 02-23-2013, 09:48 AM

I'd be for taking him at 34 provided we've got our QB

**Easy 6** · 02-23-2013, 09:49 AM

5'8 175? unless this guy is a LOCK to be the next Steve Smith, i'm really not going to be interested.

We already have a guy who's good at getting lost in a crowd of much bigger players.

tony77 · 02-23-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by scott free

5'8 175? unless this guy is a LOCK to be the next Steve Smith, i'm really not going to be interested.

We already have a guy who's good at getting lost in a crowd of much bigger players.

Well it only matters if the chiefs are interested.

Fairplay · 02-24-2013, 11:43 AM

west virginia players have bad teeth

Setsuna · 02-23-2013, 09:50 AM

According to Mayock it's Warmack. Fail Austin. Fail.

mcaj22 · 02-23-2013, 10:09 AM

i really dont want another ****ing midget on the team,

but god damn if this dude isnt fast and we need all the speed we can get, because McCluster is slow as quicksand and this guy is basically the anti-midget McCluster

Micjones · 02-23-2013, 10:10 AM

I'd love to have Austin. That kid is electric.

jspchief · 02-23-2013, 10:12 AM

Luxury pick.

This team has too many needs to be using 2.2 on a slot receiver. It's McCluster all over again, albeit with a better version.

O.city · 02-23-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Luxury pick.

This team has too many needs to be using 2.2 on a slot receiver. It's McCluster all over again, albeit with a better version.

This all over again and this.

There are going to be some really really damn good CB's available, we need a CB. Same with ILB's.

Mr. Laz · 02-23-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Luxury pick.

This team has too many needs to be using 2.2 on a slot receiver. It's McCluster all over again, albeit with a better version.

not it's not ... He is not McCluster at all

Just because both guys are small doesn't mean they are the same.

Austin is FAST, DmC is quick
Austin is a WR that is elusive enough to be used at RB/KR
DmC is not a natural WR and is not elusive at all

Austin is an impact type guy, DmC is just a quick/tough guy who is learning to be a WR.

suds79 · 02-23-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Luxury pick.

I never consider playmakers luxury picks. And this guy is the best playmaker in the draft.

These are the type of players who do things to win you games.

Prison Bitch · 02-24-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Luxury pick.

This team has too many needs to be using 2.2 on a slot receiver. It's McCluster all over again, albeit with a better version.

This.

KC2004 · 02-24-2013, 11:00 AM

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Tavon Austin, Marquise Goodwin run blistering 40 times
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 24, 2013, 9:27 AM EST
Tavon Austin AP

West Virginia receiver Tavon Austin proclaimed himself the best player in this year’s draft. He’s also one of the fastest players ever to enter any NFL draft.

But he’s not necessarily the fastest player in this draft.

Austin ran a 40-yard dash in an unofficial time of 4.25 seconds. If that holds up when all of the official times come in, it will be the second-fastest in the history of the NFL Scouting Combine, second only to Chris Johnson’s 4.24.

Except that just a couple minutes after Austin turned in his 40 time, Texas receiver Marquise Goodwin equaled it with a 4.25-second 40-yard dash of his own. Goodwin, who was in the Olympics last year as a long jumper, said before the Combine that he thought he could break Johnson’s record.

The NFL releases the official times after all of the receivers have run their 40-yard dashes. Austin and Goodwin will prove to be among the fastest ever to run in Indianapolis.

HoneyBadger · 02-23-2013, 10:14 AM

Well shit, if he says so....

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Tavon Austin: "I think I'm the all-around best player in the draft." Tavon Austin: 'I'm the all-around best player in the draft' Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Sports5:09p.m. EST February 22, 2013 INDIANAPOLIS – Former West Virginia do-it-all wide receiver Tavon Austin says he's the best player available in the NFL draft. He says he's the fastest player here, too. "If we all lined up and raced, I think I'd come out on top, but I'm not really a 40 type of guy. I'm a game type of guy," Austin says. "A lot of teams are looking for the type of player who can do multiple things on the field, and I think I can be that guy. "I think I'm the all-around best player in the draft." COMBINE: Five players who could rise A potential NFL slot receiver and kick returner, Austin is projected to go in the bottom of the first round in April. He models his game after Wes Welker, but says he's quicker and faster than the New England Patriots wide receiver. Austin has yet to run a 40-yard dash or bench press 225 pounds at the scouting combine, and says his goal is to run under 4.4 and to rep 15 times. He measured in at 5-8, 174 pounds, and says his fastest-ever 40 time was 4.29 seconds. He says he'd like to be two inches taller, but it "wasn't in God's plan." Still, he questions those who would equate his size to durability concerns. "It shouldn't be a problem," he says. "I haven't gotten hurt or missed a game in eight years, so my durability should be really good." Austin, who owns every major high school rushing record in Maryland, gained 4,444 career yards rushing and receiving in four seasons at West Virginia, including 1,100-plus receiving yards in his junior and senior seasons. He grew up a fan of his hometown Baltimore Ravens and the Patriots, but says, "I'd like to go anywhere that calls my name. And hopefully I'll be there for a while."
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KC2004 I'm with stupid ^ Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Small town, Missouri Casino cash: $9927400	www.profootballtalk.com Tavon Austin, Marquise Goodwin run blistering 40 times Posted by Michael David Smith on February 24, 2013, 9:27 AM EST Tavon Austin AP West Virginia receiver Tavon Austin proclaimed himself the best player in this year’s draft. He’s also one of the fastest players ever to enter any NFL draft. But he’s not necessarily the fastest player in this draft. Austin ran a 40-yard dash in an unofficial time of 4.25 seconds. If that holds up when all of the official times come in, it will be the second-fastest in the history of the NFL Scouting Combine, second only to Chris Johnson’s 4.24. Except that just a couple minutes after Austin turned in his 40 time, Texas receiver Marquise Goodwin equaled it with a 4.25-second 40-yard dash of his own. Goodwin, who was in the Olympics last year as a long jumper, said before the Combine that he thought he could break Johnson’s record. The NFL releases the official times after all of the receivers have run their 40-yard dashes. Austin and Goodwin will prove to be among the fastest ever to run in Indianapolis.
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