Charlie Smyth kicks winning field goal for New Orleans Saints in NFL debut

The Down native made an immedaite impression with the game-clinching strike against the Arizona Cardinals.

WHO DAT? Charlie Smyth of the New Orleans Saints celebrates his made field goal with five seconds remaining at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Pic: Mike Christy/Getty Images

Former Down goalkeeper Charlie Smyth marked his debut for the New Orleans Saints by kicking a dramatic winning field goal to secure a 16-14 pre-season success at the Arizona Cardinals.

The rookie 22-year-old joined the NFL’s International Player Pathway Programme earlier this year, converted from 37 yards with just five seconds remaining.