Louis Rees-Zammit is set to take the next steps in his bid to become an NFL player and will reportedly visit the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns.
The Welshman shocked rugby fans when he announced he was leaving the sport to pursue a career in the NFL, joining up with the International Players Pathway Programme (IPPP) on a 10-week crash course.
Earlier this week, the 23-year-old, who has 32 caps for Wales, took part in an International Pathways Players Pro Day, at the University of South Florida – but admitted he was disappointed with his performance at the event.
Despite that, reports from NBC Sports on Saturday claimed that the former Gloucester winger will now visit the Browns and the Jets.
The outlet also claims that ‘he will visit with other teams aswell’ and is ‘trying out for a role as a running back, wide receiver or returner’.
Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is set to visit the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns as he looks to take the next step in his bid to become an NFL player
The former Wales star has been training as part of a 10-week crash course with the IPPP
Reports claim that he will also visit other sides as he looks to trial as a wide reciever or running back
It comes after the winger recorded a lightning quick time 4.44seconds in his 40-yard sprint at the IPPP Pro Day on Wednesday.
For context, just 11 players since 2013 have run a sub-4.30 second 40-yard-dash at the NFL Combine.
Rees-Zammit, a former British and Irish Lion, would have ranked inside the top 30 fastest draft prospects at the NFL draft Combine this year.
Rees-Zammit, who is Known for his blistering pace on the rugby field admitted though, according to NFL reporter Rob Maaddi, that he was unimpressed with how he performed on the day.
‘Catching kickoffs, catch and kick receipts, punt receipts, there’s a lot of transferable skills, and I think running back shows up probably best, getting the ball in my hand early, being able to pick a gap, being able to be aware of the surroundings,’ Rees-Zammit said to Maaddi of the Associated Press.
‘A bit disappointed in my 40,’ the Wales international said on his performance on Wednesday. ‘Last week, I was getting some really good times. I was getting low 4.3s, high 4.2s. So it is what it is. It’s just what happens on the day. But I know I can run that fast.
‘I’m not trying to make excuses or anything, but I know what I can do and I’m happy with the day and how the day went.’
The former Wales winger ran a 40-yard dash in 4.44 seconds at the IPP Pro Day on Wednesday
Speaking more on his experiences in the IPPP, the ex-Wales international told Mail Sport: ‘The amount we’ve learnt – on and off the field – has been unbelievable the change is mad.’
Despite that, he is remaining focused on performing each day, claiming that he was trying not to look too far into the future.
‘That’s not even in my mind… if I had any doubt in my head I wouldn’t do this,’ he said.
‘You have to believe in yourself and you have to have full confidence in your ability.’
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