O’Neill has ‘best catch anyone will ever see’

Odell Beckham’s miracle one-hander and Dez Bryant’s disallowed beauty have ensured the American football world has been preoccupied with spectacular catches lately. Now Darragh O’Neill — son of Cork All-Ireland winner Colm — has joined the conversation with his own impressive piece of one-handed fielding. USA Today billed it “the best catch anyone will ever see by a punter”.

US sports site Deadspin.com called it “the sole highlight” of Saturday’s East-West Shrine Game in Florida, a post-season collegiate All-Star match-up.

Playing for the west, O’Neill was on the wrong end of a 19-3 defeat, but stole the show when he soared inside his own endzone to rescue a wayward snap that flew well above his head, preventing a safety before punting clear. These All-Star games put players in the spotlight ahead of the NFL draft process.