Aaron Sexton will be leaving his rugby career behind as he enters the 2025 NFL International Pathway Programme in the hopes of securing a contract with an NFL team
Aaron Sexton has boldly declared he's got the pace for the NFL, having left his rugby days behind to chase gridiron glory. At 24, Sexton boasts a history with Sevens Rugby for Ireland and 11 Ulster Rugby caps, but it's Louis Rees-Zammit's successful leap to the Jacksonville Jaguars, via the Kansas City Chiefs, that's spurred on the ex-winger to fully commit to an NFL future.
Since its inception, the IPP has seen 41 international athletes join NFL teams, with 23 IPP graduates currently on team rosters. Sexton, an avid NFL enthusiast, shared with RTE: "With Rees-Zammit, that was a big move when he went and we would have followed it last year when he was going. They will then showcase their skills in front of NFL club scouts as part of the University of South Florida's Pro Day in March. Players can be signed as a free agent or, if eligible, selected during the 2025 NFL Draft. Each NFL club is permitted one roster exemption for a qualifying international player from the start of the club's offseason program through the roster reduction to 53 players.
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