Former Wales rugby international Louis Rees-Zammit has been signed by Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs.
An hour before Wales announced their Six Nations squad in January, the wing announced his decision to leave rugby to join the NFL International Player Pathway (IPP).
Rees-Zammit, 23, did enough to impress NFL scouts at the IPP earlier this month. His workout included a 4.44s 40-yard dash and he is targeting a hybrid role, combining the running back and wide receiver positions.
In February, the Chiefs won their second consecutive Super Bowl title in a 25-22 victory over San Francisco 49ers, and Rees-Zammit will now attempt to make their final 53-man roster for next season, which starts in September.
Reuters
