With the 2012 NFL season in the books, and the scouting combine in the rear-view, it's time to take a closer look at the 50 players we think will be the biggest difference-makers at the next level from this draft class. To that end, we're happy to continue this year's Shutdown 50 scouting reports (Hint: There may actually be more than 50). You can read last year's group here . The final 50 players were chosen and ranked based on game tape, combine and Pro Day results, overall positional value, and attributes and liabilities on and off the field. #12: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia We continue this year's series with West Virginia receiver Tavon Austin, who may just be the most exciting and explosive player in this draft class. He's certainly been one of the most productive over the last couple of seasons, especially in 2012. Last year, he caught 114 passes for 1,289 yards and 12 touchdowns, added 643 yards and seven touchdowns on 72 rushing attempts, returned 32 kicks for 813 yards and a touchdown, and returned 15 punts for 165 yards and another touchdown, just for good measure. His 1,932 yards from scrimmage ranked first in the Big 12 and ninth in the nation, but Austin's NFL potential is about more than just stats. In an NFL that welcomes elite positional versatility more than ever, Austin hit his peak and is ready for the pros at precisely the right time. That was never more evident than his Nov. 17 game against Oklahoma, when he put up 572 total yards -- including 344 yards on 21 carries -- to prove that when he's put in place to succeed as a moveable chess piece, he's almost impossible to stop on a consistent basis. Pros: Has rare on-field speed and agility that allows him to do some pretty epic damage from a number of positions. Austin is quick enough to break away from chasing defenders even when they're moving in a straight line and he's heading at an angle. Could be the most devastating Pistol running back ever because his lack of height works to his extreme advantage -- defenses lose Austin's first step while they're picking him up, and one step is all Austin needs.
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