DK MetcalfHis athleticism has made the impossible possible throughout his young career, but his latest catch has even NFL fans wonder if it’s real or not.
A recent video shows Metcalf jumping into the air to catch a pass from someone who can’t be seen on screen. However, this is not just another normal loop to take Seattle Seahawks football team receiver. Metcalf leapt into the air at a seemingly impossible height, landing with one hand grasping as his legs stretched.
The video has taken social media by storm, with football fans debating whether it’s real or not. Metcalf’s height and physique seem to be enough to convince some fans that it’s true. The 25-year-old is 6-foot-4 tall and made a 40.5-inch vertical jump at the 2019 NFL Draft combined.
However, some have argued that the verticality achieved by Metcalf in the video is simply too high compared to reality. Some fans on Twitter believe the video is part of an advertising campaign.
Others were uncertain, expressing skepticism that Metcalf’s verticality was real, but did not completely rule it out because of his looks.
There have been many fake videos of athletes appearing to achieve impressive physical achievements in recent years. In 2021, Tom Brady uploaded a video of him throwing a ball into the Jugs machine and the machine will throw the ball back to him.
In 2022, a viral video shows combatant star Steph curry Make five consecutive full-court shots. He later admitted the video wasn’t real.
Editing videos to show impressive physical feats also existed before social media. The NFL ran a “Choose Me” ad campaign to promote fantasy football, showing some of the league’s stars at the time doing things that were practically impossible.
Metcalf’s controversial catch wasn’t the only thing he did that sent social media buzz on Friday. He’s also been on a show in the NBA’s All-Star Celebrity Game. He scored 20 points and won 10 bounces to not only help Team Wade win the game, but earn himself an MVP.
Metcalf threw down a few dunks during his MVP performance.
While it’s hard to believe his must-see catch-up video is real, one thing seems clear: Metcalf should stay in Utah after Friday’s Celebrity Game so he can participate. participating in the Slam Dunk Competition.
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