Jarryd Hayne going to the NFL
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Detroit Lions reportedly set to sign Aussie rugby league MVP
(thank you based NFL.com for saying Rugby League)
Yes, players such as Ali Marpet of Hobart and J.J. Nelson of UAB left the NFL Scouting Combine as intriguing prospects. But another intriguing "rookie" -- who didn't get an invitation to Indianapolis -- is expected to beat all of Indy's fast-risers to the NFL.
Don't worry if you haven't heard his name before; most outside of Australia never have. Jarryd Hayne is not just a former pro rugby player; he's a former National Rugby League MVP who is trying his hand at football and is expected to sign with the Detroit Lions this week.
» 21 prospect takeaways from the NFL Scouting Combine
While everyone who went to the combine now is gearing up for a pro day, Hayne already has had his version, on Dec. 5 in San Diego, in front of representatives from 16 NFL teams. Hayne measured in at 6-foot-2 and 226 pounds, and ran the 40-yard dash somewhere in the low 4.5 range (his clockings were hand-held). He also went through drills run by former NFL running backs coach Clarence Shelmon.
His 40 time matched up well with most of those posted by running backs at the combine.
Hayne, 27, was a two-time winner of the National Rugby League player of the year award.
Former New York Jets tight end Hayden Smith has returned to rugby in Australia after quitting the sport for a chance to try his hand at the NFL. He caught one pass during his only season with the Jets in 2012.
Mike Huguenin can be reached at [email protected]. You also can follow him on Twitter M @mike Huguenin.
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“@nflnetwork: Top RB 40 times (unofficial). #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/1coWPhJPKH” my 4.5 on my pro day puts me in the mix.
12:28 PM - 22 Feb 2015
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap3000000473717/Jarryd-Hayne-works-out-for-scouts
(thank you based NFL.com for saying Rugby League)
Yes, players such as Ali Marpet of Hobart and J.J. Nelson of UAB left the NFL Scouting Combine as intriguing prospects. But another intriguing "rookie" -- who didn't get an invitation to Indianapolis -- is expected to beat all of Indy's fast-risers to the NFL.
Don't worry if you haven't heard his name before; most outside of Australia never have. Jarryd Hayne is not just a former pro rugby player; he's a former National Rugby League MVP who is trying his hand at football and is expected to sign with the Detroit Lions this week.
» 21 prospect takeaways from the NFL Scouting Combine
While everyone who went to the combine now is gearing up for a pro day, Hayne already has had his version, on Dec. 5 in San Diego, in front of representatives from 16 NFL teams. Hayne measured in at 6-foot-2 and 226 pounds, and ran the 40-yard dash somewhere in the low 4.5 range (his clockings were hand-held). He also went through drills run by former NFL running backs coach Clarence Shelmon.
His 40 time matched up well with most of those posted by running backs at the combine.
Hayne, 27, was a two-time winner of the National Rugby League player of the year award.
Former New York Jets tight end Hayden Smith has returned to rugby in Australia after quitting the sport for a chance to try his hand at the NFL. He caught one pass during his only season with the Jets in 2012.
Mike Huguenin can be reached at [email protected]. You also can follow him on Twitter M @mike Huguenin.
jarryd hayne ✔
@Jar
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“@nflnetwork: Top RB 40 times (unofficial). #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/1coWPhJPKH” my 4.5 on my pro day puts me in the mix.
12:28 PM - 22 Feb 2015
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap3000000473717/Jarryd-Hayne-works-out-for-scouts
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Yup looks like the 49ers signed him. Cool shit.. he'll be a good RB/FB combo IMO
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Wearing the helmets/pads are what cause the concussions really. Without helmets you try to avoid head contact as much as possible. With pads you just fly into a person like a missile with no care in the world.
Anyways, regarding the Aussie I assume they limit him to nothing more than PR/KR and special teams, see how he does and go from there.
Anyways, regarding the Aussie I assume they limit him to nothing more than PR/KR and special teams, see how he does and go from there.
Based on what I have seen during his workouts, it is my opinion as I previously stated. You don't have to agree with my assessment I'm also not saying he's going to the damn pro bowl. It's the position I see him in as well as Special teams. I would like to bring back the jumbo package and insert him, kind of like we did with Tukuafu.
When did you see his workouts? Either way, workouts have very little to do with football in terms of the nuances of the game. Has he had live hitting drills yet? Has he put on the gear? Had a full practice? Does he even make the TEAM? All he is granted right now is a chance to get on the squad. There is no guarantee he even makes the 53 man roster or the PS. Thinking he is going to come in and fill some glaring hole for the 9ers is borderline lunacy.