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Watch: Vols Rookie Palmer Makes Sensational Catch for First NFL TD

VFL wide receiver Josh Palmer snags an amazing first touchdown catch against the Patriots

Jack Foster

Former Volunteer wideout and current Los Angeles Chargers wideout caught his first career touchdown on Sunday against the Patriots in sensational fashion. 

The 2021 third-round draft pick has been quiet through seven weeks, but Week eight saw the VFL make a 24-yard touchdown catch to cut his team's deficit to a field goal.

See Palmer's incredible touchdown below via PFF College Twitter:

Palmer's Chargers wound up losing to the Patriots 27-24, but the VFL's touchdown gave the Bolts some much needed life in the final minute. 

The scoring grab was Palmer's only catch in the outing, but a miraculous play from the VFL could lead to more playing time in L.A.'s electric offense.

Josh Palmer currently has seven catches for 82 yards and a touchdown through seven games, as the Chargers had their bye week in Week seven. 

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Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.

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