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Get To Know: Miles Austin
On Tuesday, the Eagles signed WR Miles Austin to a one-year deal. Here are a few behind the scenes photos and 15 facts about the newest Eagles wide receiver ...
WR Miles Austin is all smiles after signing his new contract with the Eagles
Austin meeting philadelphiaeagles.com's Chris McPherson for the first time
Welcome to the Xfinity Studio, Miles
Austin and McPherson having a great time inside the studio
Austin puts the pen to paper and makes it official
Austin wraps up his time in the studio with some fun
WR Miles Austin has been in the NFL for nine seasons after signing with the Dallas Cowboys as a non-drafted free agent in 2006
Throughout his career, Austin has accumulated 5,049 receiving yards and 36 touchdowns
Austin eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark twice in his career (2009 and 2010). He was selected to the Pro Bowl in both of those years
Austin became only the 15th undrafted NFL player to break 1,000 yards receiving
He set a Dallas Cowboys single-game record with 250 receiving yards in his first career start
Austin is a native of Summit, N.J. and stayed in New Jersey for college as he attended Monmouth University, where he majored in History
He left Monmouth as the school's all-time leader in TD catches (33), receptions (150), and receiving yards (2,867)
As a senior, he set a school record by having 14 receiving touchdowns to accompany his 1,101 yards on 51 catches
Prior to college, Austin attended Garfield High School in N.J. where he played both sides of the ball as a wide receiver and defensive back
Not only excelling in football, Austin was also a member of the school's basketball and track and field teams
On the court, Austin scored 1,028 career points for the basketball team
Austin threw the javelin in track and field and recorded Bergen County's (N.J.) second-longest throw in history (214' 8")
He has been an active member in the community and began the Austin Family Foundation, which aims to support and promote youth programming in low-income areas through character development and community involvement
Austin has also volunteered his time with the Salvation Army and the Make-a-Wish Foundation
Upon joining the Browns (2014), Austin reached out to Browns legend Bernie Kosar upon signing with the team and received his support to wear number 19
