Leading up to the 2013 NFL Draft, the Ravens probably knew they didn’t have a chance at snagging hometown prospect Tavon Austin, but they were hopeful.
The Ravens brought Austin in for a workout and visit at the Under Armour Performance Center. They were wowed by the 5-foot-8, 176-pounder’s speed and explosion, his tenacity and demeanor. He played bigger than his tiny frame.
Austin met with General Manager Ozzie Newsome before leaving.
“He had a plan for me, that they were going to draft me,” Austin said.
“We were very interested,” Head Coach John Harbaugh confirmed Wednesday.