Tavon Austin

[Smokey1]

Hey Rex, can you tell me anything about this kid. We're not listed in his favorites on Rivals but it says on scout that we're going after him. I guess he's pretty small but has sprinter speed. Thanks.

 

[Volsguy12]

were not listed on his rivals page.

 

[Volsguy12]

..but he does want to maybe take an official here...don't know why we aren't listed then.

 

[rexvol]

Link (Free Video)

The next big thing?


Wearing slightly faded jeans that hang low but comfortably over white sneakers, Tavon Austin glides through the busy hallway of Dunbar High.

Under his left arm, he carries a notebook and a binder. On his wrists are names tattooed in dark, cursive lettering. His grandmother's name, Louann, is on his right wrist. His mother's name, Cathy, is on his left.

Girls walk up to him and pull at his oversized hoodie, which drapes loosely over a lime-green collared polo shirt. They giggle as they say his name. He can't help but smile.

Farther down the hall, some football players lean casually against dark blue, rusting lockers. The afternoon sun shines through and illuminates their laughing faces.

When Austin approaches the group, he blends in easily, trading barbs and slapping hands with friends. Austin is soft-spoken, but when he talks, everyone listens.

It's good to be Tavon Austin.javascript:openGallery(60033)​

Ross (Ohio): Bill what are WVU's chances with Lamar Miller, Tavon Austin, Morgan Moses?

Bill Conley: Miller may be tough to get out of Florida but I'm sure Doc Holliday, who has always done a great job in Florida, will work him hard. ... Austin will probably pick between Pitt, West Va. and Maryland. Moses will be the toughest to get even though he is relatively close. He might choose Michigan or Tennessee even over the Virginia schools.

Rivals $

8/21

From the Nebraska site...talks about preparing for a state title run...says West Virginia, Nebraska and Maryland are showing the most interest. Says he is sure he will visit Michigan, Georgia and WVU with the other two up in the air.


All-purpose back
Baltimore (MD) Dunbar
Ht: 5-foot-9 (Events)
Wt: 156 lbs
Forty: 4.47 secs
GPA: 2.7
Class

 

[rexvol]

no chance imo

 

[govols182]

He's really small. 157 lbs would get him killed in this league.

 

[JMBIGORANGE]

That's what everyone said about Brandon James @ UF. The only killing that happened was him killing our special teams.

 

[govols182]

If he did come here and we used him on ST like Brandon James then I would be happy, but to be an every down back like Foster, Jamal, Houston, etc. you have to be bigger than that.

 

[VOLNBAMA]

Link (Free Video)

The next big thing?


Wearing slightly faded jeans that hang low but comfortably over white sneakers, Tavon Austin glides through the busy hallway of Dunbar High.

Under his left arm, he carries a notebook and a binder. On his wrists are names tattooed in dark, cursive lettering. His grandmother's name, Louann, is on his right wrist. His mother's name, Cathy, is on his left.

Girls walk up to him and pull at his oversized hoodie, which drapes loosely over a lime-green collared polo shirt. They giggle as they say his name. He can't help but smile.

Farther down the hall, some football players lean casually against dark blue, rusting lockers. The afternoon sun shines through and illuminates their laughing faces.

When Austin approaches the group, he blends in easily, trading barbs and slapping hands with friends. Austin is soft-spoken, but when he talks, everyone listens.

It's good to be Tavon Austin.javascript:openGallery(60033)​

Rivals $

8/21

From the Nebraska site...talks about preparing for a state title run...says West Virginia, Nebraska and Maryland are showing the most interest. Says he is sure he will visit Michigan, Georgia and WVU with the other two up in the air.


All-purpose back
Baltimore (MD) Dunbar
Ht: 5-foot-9 (Events)
Wt: 156 lbs
Forty: 4.47 secs
GPA: 2.7
Class

What's the point of this?

 

[Ill Will Vol]

He's really small. 157 lbs would get him killed in this league.

There is a guy that plays for LSU named trindon holliday....heard of him??

 

[JMBIGORANGE]

Everyone knows you can't be an every down back in the SEC at 160lbs. That's just common sense.

 

[govols182]

There is a guy that plays for LSU named trindon holliday....heard of him??

Yeah, he plays WR about 30 plays a game and return kicks. He isn't a RB.

 

[vols kick balls]

Yeah, he plays WR about 30 plays a game and return kicks. He isn't a RB.

Not true at all. He is most definitely a change of pace RB. He is LSU's second leading rusher that is returning this year. He had every bit of 2 catches for 3 yards last year. Either you don't know what you are talking about or you have him confused with someone else.

 

[govols182]

He's listed as a WR on their website. I do see where he has more rushing yards than receiving yards though.

 

[vols kick balls]

It doesn't matter what he is listed at. That is not his position and he most definitely doesn't see 30 snaps a game out wide. He has 2 career catches and I don't think I have ever seen him in the slot more than once a game. He is a RB.

 

[chavisut]

This guy is no Trindon Holliday.

 

[Vol67]

Him or Oku?

 

[chavisut]

Him or Oku?

Smith

 

[Ill Will Vol]

This guy is no Trindon Holliday.

Ok so austin has a few inches on him....

 

[Ill Will Vol]

YouTube - Tavon Austin ( Dunbar High School ) 2007

 

[Volsguy12]

somebody get this kid signed

 

[govols182]

I honestly thought he was a WR, but looked and most of his highlights are at RB and KR. It's weird because more than one site lists him as WR.

 

[chavisut]

Ok so austin has a few inches on him....

For some reason, I was thinking of Vincent Smith.