Chiefs lineman Tershawn Wharton catches young fan after falling over barrier at Panthers' stadium

Kansas City Chiefs lineman Tershawn Wharton caught a young fan that fell over the barrier at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, after their Week 12 win over the Panthers.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton had the catch of the day in the team’s narrow win of the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. 

Wharton, 26, was walking off the field at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina after Spencer Schrader knocked in a 31-yard field goal as time expired to solidify the Chiefs’ 30-27 victory over the Panthers.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) and teammates high five fans during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Nov, 24, 2024.  (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)

Fans near the tunnel where the Chiefs were exiting gathered around the barrier, including a young fan wearing a Nick Bolton jersey. 

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In a video shared on social media, Bolton appeared to be approaching the group of fans as he took his game-worn gloves off with the intention of giving them to the young Chiefs fan. That’s when the young fan leans out and falls over the barrier. 

Reacting quickly, Wharton ran over and appeared to make an attempt to catch the child. 

Tershawn Wharton #98 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

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It wasn’t immediately clear whether the child sustained any injuries from the fall, but Wharton appeared to pick him up back over the barrier with