One of the most talented athletes in Australia (6'2", 220 pounds) is moving to the US to pursue a career in the NFL. Hayne plays Rugby League, which for those who don't know, is the sport most similar to the NFL in the world (despite only allowing lateral passes, and no blocking)
His position on the field is called the fullback (#1 jersey), so he's the primary kick returner, the last line of defence (safety), and occasionally the punter. On offence his role is run through gaps in defence, or lateral to someone in a better position than him.
I've included some 2014 highlights below. He wants to play as a running back, and has apparently already been in talks with the Seahawks.
How will he go? discuss..
I'll get the ball rolling. I see him as a change of pace back, and with his good speed and elusive open field running he'll be a pretty good kick returner even though he won't be the quickest bloke around. He could do well if he's used in that Danny Woodhead/Darren Sproles receiving halfback running plenty of screens, but he could be a pretty good wide receiver too.
His tackling is pretty incredible in Rugby League, but it's a different style to most NFL teams, except for the Seahawks -
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One of the most talented athletes in Australia (6'2", 220 pounds) is moving to the US to pursue a career in the NFL. Hayne plays Rugby League, which for those who don't know, is the sport most similar to the NFL in the world (despite only allowing lateral passes, and no blocking)
His position on the field is called the fullback (#1 jersey), so he's the primary kick returner, the last line of defence (safety), and occasionally the punter. On offence his role is run through gaps in defence, or lateral to someone in a better position than him.
I've included some 2014 highlights below. He wants to play as a running back, and has apparently already been in talks with the Seahawks.
How will he go? discuss..
I'll get the ball rolling. I see him as a change of pace back, and with his good speed and elusive open field running he'll be a pretty good kick returner even though he won't be the quickest bloke around. He could do well if he's used in that Danny Woodhead/Darren Sproles receiving halfback running plenty of screens, but he could be a pretty good wide receiver too.
His tackling is pretty incredible in Rugby League, but it's a different style to most NFL teams, except for the Seahawks -