A college football player on summer vacation witnesses the killing of a dog, which brings him into contact with a young deputy sheriff with whom he develops a special bond. Together they conduct an undercover investigation for the FBI, exposing them and their friends to bigotry and a criminal ring engaged in drug and human trafficking. Who is an ally and who is an antagonist becomes murkier and murkier. As they struggle to collect evidence, will they be able to avoid serious physical injury or death? Will their bond survive the strain?