Gaelic footballers from Ireland are gaining attention in the NFL for their kicking skills. They transitioned from Gaelic football to American football kicking, impressing at the International Player Pathway pro day. The NFL coaches are intrigued by their abilities, with one kicker, Charlie Smyth, catching the eye at a scouting combine in Dublin.
Changes in the NFL kicking game could lead to opportunities for stars of Ireland's most popular sport, Gaelic football. That's why a group of talented "lads" from Ireland have the NFL's attention. @kalynkahler on the Irish intrigue. https://t.co/2JxnQRn3h8 https://t.co/XwkEHObIBJ
From @TheAthletic: Changes in the NFL kicking game could lead to opportunities for stars of Ireland's most popular sport. "This isn’t some marketing tool. This isn’t any gimmick. We’re elite-level kickers." https://t.co/wmk1FF8TkM
In August, Gaelic football kicker Charlie Smyth went to an American football kicking session in Dublin. It led the 22-year-old to the scouting combine, where he caught the eye of several NFL special teams coaches. “These lads can kick.” ✍️ @kalynkahler https://t.co/2JxnQRn3h8 https://t.co/WR1sgo7Bak
Why Gaelic footballers have the NFL’s attention: ‘These lads can kick balls’ ⤵️ https://t.co/6npj6pY1hP
“These lads can kick balls!” Meet the Gaelic footballers plucked from their posts at goal for their counties to give NFL kickin’ a go: https://t.co/QoktJlb1xZ
The kicking workout was the grand finale of the NFL’s International Player Pathway pro day. Why? Because of the “Irish Gaelic” guys who seemed to come out of nowhere. @kalynkahler explains their switch from free kicks to field goals ⤵️