I’m speechless.
Holmes reportedly impressed scouts with some impressive results at the international players combine last week, with his unofficial 40-yard dash time coming in at 4.45 seconds.
I hope he looks good in green and white, because for the next 12 months the Cronulla, Queensland Origin and Australia star is a guaranteed New York Jet. Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship, Australian wrestlers Peyton Royce and Billie Kay make history at Wrestlemania, Valentine Holmes signs NFL deal with New York Jets: position, pay questions answered. Former South Sydney Rabbitohs junior Jordan Mailata entered the program a year ago and was so impressive he was drafted by Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles. Reports suggested he wouldn’t be able to play in the regular season under the terms of his deal, however, according to the NFL, he will have a chance to compete for a spot through practice and pre-season games. Valentine Holmes may have just landed back in Australia – but he won’t be here for long after the New York Jets announced the former Test flyer will be their overseas player as part of the International Player Pathway Program.
Don't have an account? The former rep star impressed in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams, running a strong 40-yard time of 4.45. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about running back Valentine Holmes on ESPN. Valentine Holmes has received a brutal welcome to the NFL and it was his New York Jets teammates who delivered the big hits on the former NRL star in a scrimmage. Holmes has long been an admirer of the NFL and worked out for NFL teams in Los Angeles in 2016, alongside fellow NRL star Jason Taumalolo. According to the Jets official statement, Holmes will be listed as a running back, wide receiver and kick returner, and was only notified by a call from the general manager this morning, Australian time.
Holmes had three options to pursue: a free agent deal, which didn't happen; a return to the NRL with the North Queensland Cowboys or being allocated to an AFC East team under the IPPP.
(AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLYSource:AAP. Possibly for special teams and then potentially work into a wide receiver position.”, NFL 2019 INTERNATIONAL PLAYER PATHWAY PROGRAM SELECTIONS. All times AEST (GMT +10). NRL 2020: Darius Boyd retires, gender reveal, Broncos chairm... Dean Jones dead at 59: Daughters’ heartbreaking Instagram po... NRL 2020: Rabbitohs thrash Roosters, legends slam bunker, re... Dean Jones dead at 59: Dan Andrews’ dig, bitter feud, cricke... Cricket news: Dean Jones dead, Justin Langer reveals nationa... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Official fixtures and dates are yet to be announced. Following his pro day last week, Holmes said he was always intending to return to Australia after having spent the past few months preparing and drilling as he attempts to make the switch to American football.
We've added Valentine Holmes as part of the @NFL's International Player Pathway program. Yet he caught his management by surprise when he decided to quit rugby league last year for a full-time shot at making the NFL. If anyone can make it, it’s him. https://t.co/CQ0hVdx9Em pic.twitter.com/6kCr5KtB2L. According to Randy Lange, who broke the news; The four AFC East teams will carry these overseas players on their rosters through the end of training camp. David Bada: Defensive End, (Germany), Age: 23 Plays in the German Football League’s top division for the Schwabisch Hall Unicorns. Scott has penned over 3000 articles and is one of. He leaves for New York to begin training later this week. At the very least, he will remain a Jet for 12 months, training and travelling with the team as their International player; a kind of apprenticeship.
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