NFL: Mark McNamee and Ross Bolger added to 2025 International Player Pathway programme
The National Rugby League announced that Irish Mark McNamee and Ross Bolger will be two of the five experts in the 2025 international player Pathway program.
McNamee, 25, stood out from Gaelic football after playing for Dublin club Ballyboden St Enda’s.
The 23-year-old has joined the college football season after he won a successful college football season at Idaho State University.
McNamee and Bolger performed in front of NFL scouts on Wednesday at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
German bettor Bastian Roppelt The initial 14-person group was announced in December.
They hope to follow in the footsteps of former Gaelic footballer Charlie Smyth, who gained a place in New Orleans Saints practice in 2024 through the program.
The IPP program was founded in 2017 to provide elite international athletes with the opportunity to compete at the NFL level, improve their skills and ultimately strive to win a place in the NFL lineup.
Smyth A new contract was signed with the Saints last month. This guarantees him at least the off-season with the team.
November, Dreyman Jude McAtamney Become the first Irish-born position in the regular season NFL game since 1985 His New York Giants made his debut in a game against the Washington Commander.
Earlier this month, the NFL confirmed The first regular season in Ireland will be held at Crocker Park in Dublin Next fall, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be the host.
