Tavon Austin in Elite Company After Latest Big Play

Rookie wide receiver Tavon Austin looked like he would be something special in the NFL after the kind of college career he had, and as the season goes on he continues to prove that to be true. After an early 65-yard touchdown run the youngster didn't just earn his draft position and salary.

He entered into elite territory and will now have his name mentioned among the game's greats.

From Bleacher Report

The play was Austin's fourth touchdown of 50 or more yards in consecutive games. Last week against Indianapolis he had three (98-yard kick return, 57-yard pass, and an 81-yard pass).

Tavon Austin is just the 3rd player since 1940 with FOUR 50+ yard TDs in consecutive games. The other two: Jim Brown, Cle Gale Sayers, Chi
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 24, 2013

He could certainly do a whole lot worse than to be included in a conversation about Jim Brown and Gale Sayers!

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