- The former Wales winger took part in the International Pathways Players Pro Day
- The 23-year-old has already visited the Jets and Browns and will also face the Broncos
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Louis Rees-Zammit will reportedly visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday as the Welsh rugby star continues his bid to become an NFL player.
The Welshman is one of the most high-profile names in the International Player Pathway Program after shocking the rugby world when he announced he would be leaving the sport to pursue a career in the NFL.
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 last week but claimed he was disappointed with his performances in front of the NFL team scouts.
Despite his own dissatisfaction, Rees-Zammit has clearly impressed scouts as he has already attracted plenty of interest, including from the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Rees-Zammit could bolster Patrick Mahomes’ offense as the Chiefs look to complete a historic three-peat with NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Welshman will visit Kansas City on Tuesday.
Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit will reportedly visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday
The 23-year-old, who has 32 caps for Wales, could strengthen Patrick Mahomes’ attack
The winger shocked the rugby world when he announced he was pursuing a career in the NFL
Rees-Zammit, who is reportedly trying out a role as a running back, wide receiver or returner, will also visit the Denver Broncos, according to the report.
The two AFC West rivals are not the only teams hosting the former rugby star. Rees-Zammit had traveled to New York and Cleveland last week.
The former Gloucester winger is said to have visited the Jets and Browns during his NFL search.
It comes after the winger recorded a blistering time of 4.44 seconds in his 40m sprint at the IPPP Pro Day last Wednesday.
Only 11 players have run a 40-yard dash under 4.30 seconds at the NFL Combine since 2013.
Rees-Zammit, a former British and Irish Lion, would have been ranked in the top 30 fastest draft prospects at this year’s NFL draft Combine.
However, Rees-Zammit, who is known for his blistering pace on the rugby field, admitted he was not impressed with how he performed on the day, according to NFL reporter Rob Maaddi.
“Catching kickoffs, catching and kicking, kicking, there’s a lot of transferable skills, and I think running back is probably the best, getting the ball in hand early, being able to close a gap, being aware of the environment,” Rees-Zammit said to Maaddi of the Associated press.
“A bit disappointed in my 40s,” the Wales international said of his performance on Wednesday. ‘I had some really good times last week. I got low 4.3 seconds, high 4.2 seconds. So it is what it is. It’s just what happens on the day. But I know I can run that fast.
He participated in an International Pathways Players Pro Day, at the University of South Florida
“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.”
Talking more about his experiences in the IPPP, the ex-Wales international told Mail Sport: ‘The amount we have learned – both on and off the pitch – is incredible, the change is crazy.’
Despite this, he remains focused on performing every day, claiming he tried not to look too far into the future.
“That’s not even in my mind… if I had any doubt in my mind I wouldn’t be doing this,” he said.
‘You have to believe in yourself and have complete confidence in your abilities.’
