Former rugby union participant Travis Clayton has been chosen by the Buffalo Payments within the 2024 NFL draft.
The Englishman’s choice sees him be part of former Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit in American soccer.
Clayton, 23, was chosen with the 221st total choose within the seventh spherical regardless of having by no means performed a recreation within the sport.
The six-foot seven athlete, who performed rugby for hometown membership Basingstoke, was chosen from the NFL’s worldwide participant pathway programme as an offensive lineman.
In a social media submit, Clayton thanked followers within the UK for the assist he has had on his journey.
He stated: “Simply need to shout out all of the UK followers for sticking by me and supporting me and look, I’ve made it to the NFL and now it’s time to symbolize and present the remainder of the world precisely why UK athletes ought to play within the NFL.”
Clayton recorded his 40-yard sprint in 4.79 seconds throughout the draft mix, which the Payments stated was sooner than all offensive lineman have recorded over the past 10 years.
It comes after Rees-Zammit signed for Tremendous Bowl champions the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in March.
Rees-Zammit, who introduced his choice to go away rugby union in January, impressed the Chiefs throughout his time on the NFL’s worldwide participant pathway, with operating again and huge receiver his designated positions.
The previous Gloucester, Wales and British and Irish Lions wing surprised the world of rugby in January by quitting the game in an try to safe a contract with an NFL staff in 2024.
