Last year, Kayleb Wagner made history by breaking Derrick Henry’s single-game rushing record in the state of Florida with 535 yards, all accomplished with just one hand. Now, as a freshman for Southern Illinois, he has notched his first collegiate touchdown.
According to Overtime, Wagner scored a goal-line touchdown in his NCAA debut, eliciting excitement from his Salukis teammates. The video of this achievement quickly went viral within the college football community.
Reactions from fans and followers poured in:
- “Woow, that’s really crazy,” one user replied.
- “Nah, that’s tough,” a fan exclaimed.
- “That’s very impressive. I’m so happy for him,” another user tweeted.
- “Okay, this is dope,” one account commented.
Despite being born with only one full arm, Wagner’s determination propelled him to remarkable success on the football field. As a senior, he averaged an impressive 244 yards per game on just 13 carries. However, gaining recognition from college programs was a challenge.
It’s truly inspiring to witness him continue to defy the odds, and hopefully, his first touchdown in Carbondale is just the beginning of many more to come.
