'Daddy's Really Fast!' Rams 1st-Rounder Shares Highlight Reel With Daughter

Former Los Angeles receiver Tavon Austin is one and the same, bonding over football with his daughter. This week, Austin shared a video of himself sitting on the couch with his daughter, Ayva, watching one of the most famous highlight reels ever – his own.

Austin set college football on fire with the West Virginia Mountaineers. He was the most athletic player on the field in every game he played and was used as such. In his final season, he posted 1,289 receiving yards and 643 rushing yards, scoring 15 touchdowns. He added two more on special teams.

The mixtape, posted by 'dougitydog' on YouTube, is a decade old and has over 23 million views. It features almost 10 minutes' worth of electrifying highlights and left its mark on a generation of football fans.

Ayva Austin was – like millions of viewers – in awe of her father’s talents.

“Daddy’s really fast!” she said.

Beyond being a staple of so many fans’ childhoods, Austin is a reminder of how different environments can influence the trajectory of one’s career. The Rams made Austin a first-round pick in 2013, and in the years since, the game has changed dramatically. If Austin, who stands about 5-8, 185 pounds but ran a 4.34 40-yard dash, came into the league a half-decade later, the possibilities would be limitless.

The NFL has never been friendlier to small receivers who can make big plays. Austin topped out at 510 receiving yards in a season, spending the last four years of his career as a journeyman gadget receiver. A later start could have led to more production, but Austin’s impact on the game and its fans is undeniable.