Dolphins pick British tight end Traore in NFL Draft

Dolphins Select British Tight End Traore in NFL Draft British tight end Seydou Traore became the first NFL Academy graduate drafted, picked by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round (180th overall). At 23, he has French-Algerian and Ivorian heritage and played for the London Warriors before joining the NFL Academy in 2019. After five … Read more

Rugby players who tried to crack the NFL

Former Rugby Players Attempt Career in NFL Louis Rees-Zammit and Travis Clayton are the latest rugby players who have decided to quit the sport to pursue a career in the NFL, following in the footsteps of others like Jordan Mailata and Christian Wade. While Mailata has found success in the NFL, others like Wade and … Read more

‘A shot worth taking’ – from office job to the NFL

‘Taking the Leap: From Corporate Desk to NFL Field’ Travis Clayton went from working an office job and playing rugby to becoming an American football player for the Buffalo Bills in a whirlwind year. He caught the eye of NFL scouts with his speed and size, eventually being selected in the NFL draft. Despite a … Read more