As Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill evaded a pass rush from the Indianapolis Colts late in the first half on Sunday, wide receiver Leonte Carroo kept making his charge downfield.
Tannehill rolled to his right, pointed down Carroo and threw a 45-yard pass toward Carroo, who had Colts cornerback Pierre Desir defending him.
As the ball descended near the Colts 40-yard, about 2 yards in front of Carroo and straight into Desir’s path, the young receiver knew he had to salvage the play.
“It’s my ball,” Carroo said Monday, reflecting on what soon became the highlight play of his young NFL career.