Rico Gathers went eight years -- from eighth grade until his rookie season in the NFL -- without playing football.
One of the best rebounders in college basketball while with the Bears, Gathers spent last season playing on the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad. This year, in the Hall Of Fame game, he caught a touchdown pass from Kellen Moore:
Just throw it up to the basketball player...
— NFL (@NFL) August 4, 2017
Let him take care of the rest.
Kellen Moore. Rico Gathers. GOT 'EM! #AZvsDAL https://t.co/DgF5RGZ1td