Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has signed for Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report in the United States.
Rees-Zammit is set to join the Chiefs’ practice squad, having impressed during his time on the NFL’s international player pathway.
The 23-year-old’s signing is expected to be confirmed on Friday, with running back and wide receiver his designated positions.
More visits coming up for IPP Class of '24 prospect @LouisReesZammit!
He meets with the @Broncos today and @Chiefs tomorrow after meeting the @nyjets and @Browns last week! 🏈🏴 pic.twitter.com/yj21q2H5DN
— NFL UK (@NFLUK) March 25, 2024
The move comes after he visited several NFL franchises, including the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos.
Rees-Zammit’s next goal is to win a place on the Chiefs’ final roster for the new season, joining their star players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in targeting a third-successive Super Bowl.
The Gloucester, Wales and Lions wing stunned the world of rugby in January by quitting the sport in an attempt to secure a contract with an NFL team in 2024.
Pro Day 2024 ⚡️
What a day and a massive thank you to everyone at the International Player Pathway for allowing me this opportunity 🙏🏽 It has been a crazy 2 months and something I will never forget for the rest of my life – Cannot wait to see what the future holds 🔮 pic.twitter.com/5UxhYT0Ycr
— Louis Rees-Zammit ⚡️ (@LouisReesZammit) March 21, 2024
That dream moved a step closer when he impressed during last week’s pro day that forms part of the international player pathway.
Rees-Zammit clocked 4.43 seconds in his 40-yard dash, a 9ft 7in broad jump and 29-inch vertical jump.