Louis Rees-Zammit Embraces NFL Challenge After Stellar Rugby Career
Former rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit transitions to American football, aiming to secure a spot with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Rees-Zammit, a former Wales rugby player, has joined the NFL through the International Player Pathway program.
- At 23, he has already achieved significant milestones in rugby, including winning the Six Nations and participating in the World Cup.
- His training focuses on adapting to American football's structured play and mastering new positions like running back and kick-off returner.
- Chiefs' coach Andy Reid and teammates note his rapid adaptation and potential despite the steep learning curve.
- Rees-Zammit's move fulfills a lifelong dream, influenced by his father's passion for NFL and his own achievements in rugby.