GOOD Morning Football’s Peter Schrager has paid tribute to the human highlight reel that was Tavon Austin after he announced his retirement.

Former eighth overall NFL Draft pick Austin, 34, revealed the news on Instagram in a post on Tuesday.

Tavon Austin announced he was retiring from the NFL on Tuesday


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Tavon Austin announced he was retiring from the NFL on TuesdayCredit: Getty

Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager lauded Austin's high school, college, and NFL tape on the NFL Network show
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Good Morning Football’s Peter Schrager lauded Austin’s high school, college, and NFL tape on the NFL Network showCredit: Good Morning Football
“No matter how hard you work or how badly you want something, sometimes God has other plans,” Austin captioned a series of snaps from his career.

“I wasn’t sure if I was ready to give up football, and it has been one of the most challenging decisions I’ve ever made.

“But after an incredible ten years, I’m officially retiring from the NFL.”

Following the announcement, during Wednesday’s broadcast of Good Morning Football on NFL Network, Schrager was keen to remind viewers of Austin’s remarkable career.

The segment included five of Austin’s most memorable NFL highlights.

These included a 78-yard punt return for a touchdown, a 66-yard touchdown catch, a remarkable 35-yard catch, a 98-yard punt return score, and a 65-yard rushing score.

“If we’re giggling and cackling here in New York City it’s because of how good Tavon Austin was in those moments, Schrager commented.

He went on to label the wideout “an internet legend for his college tape and his high school tape,” Schrager noted how keen they were to ensure Austin’s NFL career did not go unnoticed.

Co-host Kyle Brandt described Austin’s highlights as “one of these mythical things,” comparing his tape to those of Reggie Bush and Allen Iverson in high school football.

Looking back at Austin’s legendary college career with West Virginia, Brandt reminded viewers that in a 50-49 loss against Oklahoma during his senior year, he had an almost unbelievable 572 all-purpose yards.

His four college seasons resulted in him being named a First-Team All-American twice, the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year once, and the Big East Special Teams Player of the Year.

In 52 games, Austin racked up 4,446 yards and 35 touchdowns on offense, along with 2,840 yards and five scores as a special teamer.

NFL stars were also quick to congratulate Austin on his career.

Former West Virginia teammate Geno Smith reminisced about their times together on Instagram, calling Austin “family” and “one of the realist to do it..”

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“Legend,” commented Stefon Diggs.

A.J. Brown also called Austin a “Legend” adding that he “changed the game” and “did exactly what God wanted you to do.”

“Congrats my g !” replied Derrick Henry.

While former Los Angeles Rams teammate Todd Gurley II thanked Austin, saying, “So many more generations to inspire. the marathon continues.”

Austin retires having played 113 games in nine seasons for the Rams, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and the Jacksonville Jaguars – while also briefly spending time with the San Francisco 49ers and the Buffalo Bills.

All in all, he managed 3,600 yards of offense along with 5,534 on special teams, and 29 total touchdowns.

Austin spent nine seasons in the NFL
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Austin spent nine seasons in the NFLCredit: Getty