CeeDee Lamb is having a monster game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, but the Dallas Cowboys' star has been making headlines off the field for years. One of his most talked-about moments came during the 2020 NFL Draft, when a seemingly suspicious phone grab went viral. But as it turns out, the internet got it all wrong.
During the first round of that draft, Lamb, then a standout wide receiver at Oklahoma, was captured on camera appearing to snatch his phone from his girlfriend at the time, Crymson Rose. Social media erupted with speculation, with many fans assuming Lamb was hiding something. However, the truth is far more innocent.
Rose quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to set the record straight. "His agent was FACETIMING him while he was on the phone with the Cowboys, I was doing the GF thing gonna answer it for him🤣 sheesh," she wrote. In other words, she was just trying to help by answering the call, and Lamb simply wanted to take it himself.
Lamb himself confirmed this in an interview with streamer N3ON. "I (just) snatched my phone from my girlfriend at the time," he said, making it clear there was no drama involved. It was just a simple, spontaneous moment between a couple, not the scandal fans imagined.
The moment has become a lasting meme in NFL circles, but it's a good reminder that not everything viral is what it seems. Lamb has since moved on from that relationship, but the clip continues to resurface every now and then.
On the field, Lamb has proven to be one of the league's elite receivers, earning All-Pro honors and becoming a cornerstone of the Cowboys' offense. His performance on Sunday is just the latest example of why he was a first-round pick and why he's now a household name.
So the next time you see a viral clip and think you know the story, remember CeeDee Lamb's draft night. Sometimes the reality is a lot more boring—and a lot more wholesome—than the internet would have you believe.
For more on viral sports moments, check out this story about a fake AI video that fooled fans, or how a Giants QB's girlfriend celebrated a win over the Cowboys. And if you're into college football, Lane Kiffin's reaction to LSU's struggles is worth a look.
