Tavon Austin Quotes
Born: March 15, 1990
Tavon Austin, a name synonymous with explosive athleticism and profound introspection, carved a unique legacy that transcends the gridiron. While dazzling fans with his elusive speed as a dynamic NFL returner and receiver, Austin’s true power lies in his off-field philosophy. He champions the idea that life’s greatest victories are won not against opponents, but against one’s own doubts. His wisdom, forged from the crucible of fierce competition and humble beginnings, speaks to resilience, self-belief, and the quiet art of reinvention. Austin’s quotes resonate because they remind us that true greatness is measured not by yards gained, but by the depth of the journey within.
Tavon Austin Quotes (60)
"One thing I can say is I'm thankful. It's been a long road for me through my injuries."
— Tavon Austin"I'll do whatever I need to. I'm not selfish."
— Tavon Austin"Combine speed is overrated. It might give you a good look to see what you can run in a straight line, but football's not played in a straight line."
— Tavon Austin"My mom was pretty young, and she did what she could do."
— Tavon Austin"If you talk to my former coaches, they'll tell you that I'm really smart on the football field."
— Tavon Austin"There's always going to be a chip on my shoulder."
— Tavon Austin"I'm the type of person, you know, I don't throw nobody under the bus for nothing."
— Tavon Austin"The same way I run now, I swear, is the same way I ran when I was 6 years old."
— Tavon Austin"The Rams believed in me and I believed in them."
— Tavon Austin"I just know that whenever my name gets called, I'm happy, and I'm ready to get in there."
— Tavon Austin"At the end of the day, there's only one ball."
— Tavon Austin"I wasn't a person to cry or point fingers or find any sympathy."
— Tavon Austin"I've never been a captain of a team. But people always listen just because of my work ethic."
— Tavon Austin"I definitely will take the role on being in leadership."
— Tavon Austin"A lot of teams are looking for that type of player to do multiple things on the field, and I think I'm that guy."
— Tavon Austin"I've seen a couple mock drafts that have me going to the Baltimore Ravens. And if it happens like that, it'll be a blessing. But I'd like to go anywhere that calls my name."
— Tavon Austin"My whole time at Dunbar, I've had great players around me. My teammates, my coaches."
— Tavon Austin"For a minute, I thought I had a learning disability."
— Tavon Austin"I've tried to learn what everybody is doing, not just my one position. If you know the whole scheme, it's easier."
— Tavon Austin"I always want to do something to help a person."
— Tavon Austin"Now I think since I've hit the scene and did a little bit more, other teams are saying I'm one of the guys they have to stop."
— Tavon Austin"I wanted to go away from home, but not too far from home."
— Tavon Austin"It feels good that teams appreciate my versatility and think that I can step in and be that player, making plays all over the field."
— Tavon Austin"Since the first time I touched the football, people always told me I was blessed, that I had something special."
— Tavon Austin"A lot of people told me the NFL would never happen, but I didn't listen to them."
— Tavon Austin"I might not be producing that much with the ball in my hands, but my fakes, my jet sweeps, it's doing numbers, and that's the main thing about it."
— Tavon Austin"I'm not really a 'me' guy."
— Tavon Austin"I think I'm the all-around best player in the draft."
— Tavon Austin"Nobody can take too many big hits, not even comparing someone 5-foot-8 'cause some of the 6-foot-3 guys still get knocked out, too."
— Tavon Austin"To me, it's about being smart, knowing when to go down and if you're on the sidelines knowing when to go out of bounds, and I think I do a pretty good job of doing that."
— Tavon Austin