NFL chooses 11 players for international pathway program
By The Associated PressJanuary 1, 2021 GMT
The NFL has chosen 11 athletes from nine countries to compete for a spot in the 2021 International Player Pathway Program.
Instituted in 2017, the program aims to provide elite international athletes an opportunity to compete at the NFL level, improve their skills, and possibly earn a spot on an a team roster.
“Since its creation in 2017, this program has been a part of the league’s continuous efforts to strengthen the pipeline of international players in the NFL,” said Damani Leech, the NFL’s international chief operating officer.
Chosen for the program are LB Aaron Donkor (Germany), RB Taku Lee (Japan), DL Yoann Miangue (France), DE Leonel Misangumukini (Austria), DE Adedayo Odeleye (United Kingdom), LB Ayo Oyelola (United Kingdom), OL Max Pircher (Italy), TE Sammis Reyes (Chile), TE Bernhard Seikovits (Austria), DL Lone Toailoa (New Zealand) and OL Alfredo Gutierrez (Me
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NFL selects 11 athletes for International Player Pathway Program
The NFL has chosen 11 athletes from nine countries to compete for a spot in the 2021 International Player Pathway Program.
Instituted in 2017, the program aims to provide elite international athletes an opportunity to compete at the NFL level, improve their skills, and possibly earn a spot on a team roster. Since its creation in 2017, this program has been a part of the league s continuous efforts to strengthen the pipeline of international players in the NFL, said Damani Leech, the NFL s international chief operating officer.
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Chosen for the program are LB Aaron Donkor (Germany), RB Taku Lee (Japan), DL Yoann Miangue (France), DE Leonel Misangumukini (Austria), DE Adedayo Odeleye (United Kingdom), LB Ayo Oyelola (United Kingdom), OL Max Pircher (Italy), TE Sammis Reyes (Chile), TE Bernhard Seikovits (Austria), DL Lone Toailoa (New Zealand) and OL Alfredo Gutierrez (Mexico). Soon they will begin tra
Eleven international players to compete for spot in 2021 NFL International Player Pathway Program Published: Dec 30, 2020 at 10:50 AM Copied!
Eleven athletes from nine countries will compete for a spot in the 2021 International Player Pathway Program, the NFL announced today. Instituted in 2017, the program aims to provide elite international athletes the opportunity to compete at the NFL level, improve their skills, and ultimately earn a spot on an NFL roster. Since its creation in 2017, this program has been a part of the league s continuous efforts to strengthen the pipeline of international players in the NFL, said
Damani Leech, NFL Chief Operating Officer of International. We look forward to providing athletes from around the world with the opportunity to showcase their skills as we continue to grow the game globally.
Arkansas State alum Aaron Donkor selected to compete in 2021 NFL International Player Pathway Program Aaron Donkor played 6 games for Arkansas State in 2019. The Germany native was selected to the 2021 NFL International Player Pathway Program (Source: KAIT) By Chris Hudgison | December 30, 2020 at 11:39 AM CST - Updated December 30 at 11:39 AM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Red Wolf has a unique opportunity.
Former Arkansas State DE Aaron Donkor was one of eleven athletes selected Wednesday to compete in the 2021 NFL International Player Pathway Program. Created in 2017, “the program aims to provide elite international athletes the opportunity to compete at the NFL level, improve their skills, and ultimately earn a spot on an NFL roster.”