With All-Pro defensive back locked on the Indianapolis Colts leading receiver Reggie Wayne, Peyton Manning focused on second-year pro Pierre Garcon in last Sunday’s AFC Championship game. The muscular Garcon broke the record for receptions in a AFC Championship game catching 11 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown as the Colts defeated the New York Jets 30-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLIV. The young wide out has come a long way in a short time from his days playing Division III football at Mount Union. Garcon was drafted in sixth round of the 2008 draft only catching four balls in his rookie season. A knee injury to Anthony Gonzalez gave Garcon a chance to step into the second receiver role and #85 hasn’t disappointed.

The past few weeks having been bittersweet for Garcon who is of Haitian decent as he dedicated Sunday’s performance to the earthquake ravaged country. Growing up in South Florida, next week’s Super Bowl in Miami will also hold special significance for the 24-year-old as Garcon returns home. When the Colts run out onto field of Dolphin Stadium keep an eye out Pierre Garcon not just for his amazing story, but because he might just be the next big thing in the NFL.