Former Derry Beneath-20s midfielder Jude McAtamney has signed with NFL aspect the New York Giants.
Following the NFL draft final week – the place the sport’s finest school prospects are chosen by the league’s 32 franchises – McAtamney has signed with the four-time Tremendous Bowl winners as a free agent.
The kicker, who received an Ulster Beneath-20s title with the Oak Leafers, will now compete with Graham Gano for a roster spot.
Gano, a Scottish-born 37-year-old, has been the Giants’ starter for the previous 4 years however noticed his 2023 season curtailed by way of damage.
McAtamney performed two school seasons for Rutgers College who, just like the Giants, are primarily based in New Jersey.
Former Down GAA goalkeeper Charlie Smyth final month penned a cope with the New Orleans Saints.
Wexford punter Daniel Whelan made the Inexperienced Bay Packers roster final season, changing into the primary Irish-born participant within the NFL for 38 years.