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Texans' Deshaun Watson throws to Ethan Hughes, inspirational leukemia patient

Taking off for the end zone, Ethan Hughes gathered in a spiral from Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Catching a touchdown from the Pro Bowl alternate set off a raucous celebration from the Cypress Creek senior.

It was a special moment for Hughes and Watson.

Hughes is a leukemia patient who was diagnosed a year ago and is still undergoing maintenance treatments. He attended practice Sunday on behalf of the Make a Wish foundation, breaking down the huddle, getting a jersey, cleats, his own specialized locker and talking football with Watson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

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"It was awesome breaking down the huddle, talking to D-Hop, talking about his vegetarian diet," Hughes said.