They don’t hand out an award for “Greatest Play of the NFL Preseason,” but if they did, Nathan Rourke could start writing his acceptance speech.
The Jacksonville Jaguars rookie threw an incredible touchdown pass to Qadree Ollison to put the Jags up 28-16 late in the fourth quarter in their win against the Dallas Cowboys.
On 3rd-and-16, the former Ohio Bobcats star dropped back to pass. Three Cowboys busted through the pocket and Rourke scrambled to get away. He broke the grasp of three Cowboys before a fourth started to bring him down.
As Rourke fell, he launched a perfect strike to Ollison in the end zone. While officially a 21-yard TD, the pass covered 33 yards in the air.
It's not over until Nathan says it's over.@nathan_rourke | #JAXvsDAL on CBS pic.twitter.com/LGOpiBRvOw
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) August 12, 2023
Rourke is listed as the third-string quarterback on the Jaguars depth chart, behind Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Beathard. But plays like that don’t go unnoticed by scouts and GMs around the league.
A native of Ontario, Canada, Rourke finished with some impressive stats, completing 9-of-17 passes for 153 yards and that touchdown. He definitely earned the respect of the NFL world on Twitter.
Jaguars’ QB Nathan Rourke: pic.twitter.com/jNymKh8FMn
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 13, 2023
Nathan Rourke escaping the pressure: pic.twitter.com/pnFlUjy5Vp
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) August 13, 2023
Nathan Rourke HOW OMG 😱
— Bovada (@BovadaOfficial) August 13, 2023
I’m sorry…
NATHAN ROURKE!? pic.twitter.com/vSzcVu7lm9
— Tyler DeSena (@DeSenaSports) August 13, 2023
Remember the name: Nathan Rourke
Already making magical plays in his @Jaguars preseason debut. 🪄 #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/lHyGMpoWda
— NFL Canada (@NFLCanada) August 13, 2023
Unbelievable effort and lower-body strength from Canadian QB Nathan Rourke to throw a 21-yard touchdown to Qadree Ollison. #Jaguars #DUUUVAL @NFLCanada #NFL pic.twitter.com/yWFGCOLKMe
— Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) August 13, 2023
Phenomenal play, shout out to the o lineman for laying on the guy that had his legs. Saved the play
— Jahmeir D. ✭ (@JDCowboys4Life) August 13, 2023
