NFL He was chosen for the 2021 international program
El Mexican Alfredo Gutirrez and the Chilean Sammis Reyes are among the 11 players from nine passes that the NFL has chosen to contest a place in the league through the Programa International Player Pathway 2021.
Created in 2017, the program aims to offer elite athletes an opportunity to compete at the NFL level, improve your skills and possibly earn a place on the roster of a league team.
“Since its inception in 2017, this program has been part of the continued efforts of the league to strengthen the channel of international players in the NFL “, said Damani Leech, the NFL CEO for International Affairs.
Those chosen for the program are the Mexican offensive lineman Alfredo Gutirrez, el tight end Chilean Sammis Reyes, linebacker Aaron Donkor (Germany), running back Taku Lee (Japan), defensive lineman Yoann Miangue (France), defensive end Leonel Misangumukini (Austria), defensive end Adedayo Odeleye (UK), linebacker Ayo Oyelola (UK), offensive lineman Max Pircher (Italy), tight end Bernhard Seikovits (Austria) and defensive lineman Lone Toailoa (New Zealand).
They will soon begin their training in the United States, in looking for a spot on the practice teams for next season.
A NFL division to be chosen at random to receive international players. At the end of training camp, each player will be eligible for an international player exception for the assigned team practice group.
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