In 2013, the Rams drafted Tavon Austin with the eighth overall pick because of his exceptional highlights and his dominance at West Virginia, in spite of his height and weight. Jeff Fisher and company did not draft Austin in the top-ten because of his ability to return punts and kicks, but that was part of his game also.
In four seasons, Austin had four kickoff returns for a touchdown; and one punt return for a score despite not taking over that position until he was a junior.
It is not news to Rams fans that Austin failed to meet expectations as an offensive weapon, but as a rookie in a Week 10 matchup against an Andrew Luck-led Colts team that would finish 11-5, Austin returned a punt 98 yards for a touchdown to put St.