Louis Rees-Zammit says he’s “determined to make his NFL dream a reality” by forging his approach into the Jacksonville Jaguars crew.
Former Wales rugby union worldwide Rees-Zammit has joined the Jaguars’ observe squad after failing to make reigning Tremendous Bowl champions Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ 53-player roster.
The 23-year-old had labored as a working again whereas coaching with the Chiefs throughout pre-season however is now taking part in as a receiver, a place he thinks he can shine in.
Rees-Zammit stated of his swap from rugby to American soccer: “It is fairly difficult. The primary recreation I ever performed was a month in the past. I can really feel that, however on the identical time, that is my dream.
“I am very decided to make this dream a actuality and attempt to break into this crew. That is everybody’s objective: to attempt to get into the 53, and I will proceed to study the playbook.
“I believe that is in all probability a very powerful factor proper now since altering groups and altering playbooks. I have to attempt to study it as fast as doable to have an opportunity.
‘I believe all of us realised I’d be a receiver ultimately’
“I believe I am significantly better off taking part in receiver with my measurement and power. I believe that is in all probability a place that fits me much more. I am loving studying the position and am going to proceed to enhance.
“It was a good experiment to try running back out at the Chiefs, but I think we all realised that I would probably be a receiver eventually.”
Rees-Zammit skilled with Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in pre-season however didn’t make the reigning Tremendous Bowl champions’ 53-player roster
On the assist of his household, Rees-Zammit added: “I think they are most proud of me. They came out to Kansas City and now they’re coming out to Jacksonville to live.
“That simply goes to point out how tight my household is, and I am making an attempt to make them proud as a lot as I can.”
The Jaguars are set for two London games this autumn, versus the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 13 and against the New England Patriots at Wembley on October 20.
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