Louis Rees-Zammit overcame damage issues to make his house debut for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs towards the Detroit Lions.
The previous rugby union wing was anticipated to overlook the pre-season contest at Arrowhead Stadium due to a back issue.
However the 23-year-old shrugged off these issues to function in a number of roles because the reigning Tremendous Bowl champions have been crushed 24-23 by the Lions.
Rees-Zammit – who represented Gloucester, Wales and the British and Irish Lions in rugby union – took a kick-off along with spending time with the punt return staff.
He returned a Lions kick-off for 27 yards and briefly operated as a large receiver.
Following his maiden look at Arrowhead, Rees-Zammit advised KSNT Information: “I obtained to expertise [the atmosphere] a little bit bit immediately. I am excited for an additional recreation right here subsequent week after which we’ll see what occurs.
“I am making an attempt my hardest. I am working laborious in coaching on daily basis to point out what I can do.
“The extra reps I get, the higher I will get so I am excited to see what is going on to occur subsequent week and clearly sooner or later.”
Rees-Zammit made his Chiefs debut of their first pre-season clash at the Jacksonville Jaguars final weekend.
The Welshman is now focusing on a spot within the Chiefs’ 53-man roster for the NFL season, which begins towards the Baltimore Ravens on 6 September.
The Chiefs will verify their roster in full following their last pre-season fixture towards the Chicago Bears on Friday, 23 August (01:20 BST).