Some players score touchdowns on their NFL debuts. But for many, they are made to wait. <\/p>\n
That means that when that moment comes, it\u2019s all the sweeter. <\/p>\n
That was the case for Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson who scored his first career touchdown in his 31st game on Sunday. <\/p>\n
Shortly before halftime in the Colts\u2019 game against their division rivals, the Houston Texans, Granson caught a short pass from quarterback Gardner Minshew before diving for the endzone. <\/p>\n
Although the officials initially ruled he was short of scoring, a review showed that the 25-year-old had indeed broken the plane and it was time to celebrate. <\/p>\n
However, in the moment, Granson wasn\u2019t able to celebrate his debut TD in what is his third NFL season. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey ruined the momentum,\u201d Granson said after the Colts beat the Texans 31-20. \u201cSo it was like, we were huddled up, we were looking at a thing and then they called it a touchdown. I\u2019m like, well, now the field goal team\u2019s running out here.\u201d <\/p>\n
However, Granson was able to celebrate his moment in the spotlight on social media in the days afterwards. <\/p>\n
He posted a series of photos on Instagram with his touchdown ball cradled in a towel alongside his partner, imitating a photoshoot for a newborn child. <\/p>\n
Posing with a flower behind his ear, Granson is seen lifting the touchdown ball aloft and tickling its stitching in the series of photos with the caption: \u201cafter 3yrs of trying\u2026 it\u2019s finally here\u201d and a baby bottle emoji. <\/p>\n
Despite the photos, Granson plans to deliver on his preseason promise about what to do with his first touchdown ball. <\/p>\n
\u201cI gotta give it to Mom,\u201d Granson said. \u201cShe\u2019s gonna cry. It\u2019s gonna be awesome.\u201d <\/p>\n
And although he wasn\u2019t able to fully celebrate his maiden touchdown because of the uncertainty around it, Granson assures us he has big plans for his next. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going all out for the second one, going all out,\u201d Granson said with a smile. \u201cI\u2019m gonna friggin\u2019 pop some champagne. I\u2019m gonna hide it underneath the goalposts.\u201d <\/p>\n
Granson was drafted by the Colts in the fourth round in 2021. He\u2019s caught 49 receptions for 463 receiving yards and \u2013 now \u2013 one touchdown. <\/p>\n\n
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