Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was dripping sweat and still catching his breath after finishing up receiving drills when several NFL scouts approached him at the University of South Florida’s pro day. Rees-Zammit politely answered every question before walking off to speak to reporters.
Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, center, speaks to NFL scouts following pro day for NFL International Player Pathway prospects held at the University of South Florida on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. FILE - Wales’ Louis Rees-Zammit, center, passes the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Wales and Portugal in the Stade de Nice, in Nice, France, Sept. 16, 2023.
They got a chance to showcase their skills at USF’s pro day in front of 51 scouts representing 31 teams — only the Rams weren’t represented. Rees-Zammit is trying out as a running back/wide receiver/returner. He displayed good hands and was quick in and out of his routes. He’s raw but his potential is obvious. On Friday, the league announced Rees-Zammit will visit the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets, with more teams to come.
Since the NFL began this program, 37 international players have signed with teams and 18 are currently on rosters. Five players — Jordan Mailata, Jakob Johnson, Efe Obada, Sammis Reyes and David Bada — have been on active rosters.
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