Former college star who got NFL deal through viral highlights catches first touchdown in UFL history
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Isaiah Winstead caught 88 passes for 1,085 yards and six touchdowns in his final season with East Carolina in 2022, but he went undrafted.
So, Winstead opted to go the social media route to get more attention by posting a highlight reel. It got him a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Isaiah Winstead (11) against the Houston Cougars during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (James Guillory/USA Today Sports) Winstead was on the team's practice squad until being waived in December.
But he's got a second chance as a pro with the UFL's Arlington Renegades after a merger between the USFL and XFL formed the new league.