SAN ANTONIO – Jalen Walthall, the wide receiver of the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals, is getting his moment in the spotlight after a unique touchdown celebration went viral.
It all started on Saturday when the Cardinals took on the Houston Christian Huskies. Walthall scored a 50-yard touchdown during the third quarter and celebrated by performing a headstand.
While this earned him a penalty flag, the Cardinals ultimately beat the Huskies 45-20, and the celebration gained traction on social media. That’s not where the virality ends, however.
Walthall’s video would later be paired on the NFL Instagram after Drake London of the Atlanta Falcons attempted to copy this move following a 9-yard touchdown that would put them on their way to defeating the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Unfortunately for London, his touchdown came at a high price. According to the Associated Press, he sustained a hip injury and was out for the rest of the game.
Meanwhile, Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown also used the move after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers.
Currently, the video of the original celebration on ESPN’s Instagram has over 62,000 likes, with many questioning the penalty flag Walthall received.
