Why a Group of Talented ‘Lads’ From Ireland Have the N.F.L.’s Attention

TAMPA, Fla. — A tall lad with tousled brown hair and ruddy cheeks flipped through the pages of his light green leather notebook, looking at “wee reminders” to get his head right.

Killer mindset

YOU ABSOLUTELY DESERVE THIS

Teams are watching me. Brilliant!

The kicking workout was the grand finale of the NFL’s International Player Pathway pro day this Wednesday afternoon at the University of South Florida. The event featured the first kickers and punters in the IPP program, which since 2017 has sought to provide players outside of North America with opportunities to play in the league.

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Three of the kickers were plucked straight from Gaelic football, Ireland’s most popular sport. Charlie

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