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Tavon Austin, the electrifying former Rams first-round pick, is hanging up his cleats after a dazzling 10-season NFL run across four teams. Drafted eighth in 2013, he made instant history with jaw-dropping plays — including the first NFL game ever to feature a 95-yard punt return TD, two 55+ yard receiving TDs, and a rookie season that still ranks among the most explosive in league history. Despite his smaller frame, Austin’s relentless heart and durability kept him on the field through five Rams seasons, a trade to Dallas, and stints with Green Bay and Jacksonville. Now, he’s turning his focus to life after football — earning his degree at WVU, representing the Rams at the NFL Draft, and even earning a College Football Hall of Fame nod. His retirement isn’t an ending, but a new beginning, as he reflects on the friendships, grit, and love of the game that shaped him.

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