The former rugby star, who had attracted interest from multiple teams in the National Football League, has earned a spot with back-to-back Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs, the BBC reported.
According to the paper, Welsh rugby standout Louis Rees-Zammit, 23, is also attracting interest from the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos. BBC.
Rees-Zammit decided to walk away from Welsh rugby 10 weeks ago, on the eve of the 2024 tournament. Six Nations Tournament to join the NFL The path to becoming an international player (IPP), the BBC reported. (Related: Non-binary rugby star dubbed ‘hardest hitter’ on men’s team accused of injuring multiple women: report)
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According to the newspaper, players in the IPP are not guaranteed a contract length, but Chiefs showed their faith in Rees-Zammit by signing him to a three-year deal, adding a guaranteed salary and bonus.
Rees-Zammit, one of 16 players to participate in the 2024 IPP, could play as both wide receiver and running back for the Chiefs, but would have to be on the regular season roster, per BBC reported.
According to the BBC, the former rugby star showcased his talent at the University of South Florida’s pro day in early March, and although he didn’t perform extremely well in every metric, he was on pace to match that of an NFL wide receiver. It is said that it was maintained.
However, according to the BBC, Rees-Zammit’s best chance of breaking into the team could be as a kick returner.
Rees-Zammit has said he would “love” to be a special teams kick returner, given his size, strength and speed, the BBC reports.
If Rees-Zammit doesn’t make the Chiefs’ final 53-man active roster, he will likely be demoted to Kansas City’s practice squad for his first season, the paper said.
