McAtamney performed two faculty seasons for Rutgers College who, just like the Giants, are based mostly in New Jersey.
He’s following within the footsteps of former Down GAA goalkeeper Charlie Smyth, who final month penned a deal with the New Orleans Saints.
Wexford punter Dan Whelan made his debut for the Inexperienced Bay Packers final season, changing into the primary Irish-born participant within the NFL for 38 years.
“Charlie reached out and mentioned congrats in order that was good. It is cool to have one other Irish particular person on an NFL staff,” mentioned McAtamney.
“Additionally Dan. He performed final 12 months so it is good to know that it is doable.”
The Swatragh clubman additionally recollects a social media trade he had with David Shanahan, the primary Irishman to obtain a full scholarship to play American Faculty Soccer, in Could 2020.
Shanahan reposted the message on social media on Sunday wherein McAtamney had mentioned: “Properly completed in your scholarship! I am a eager kicker of the ball myself and I used to be questioning when you had any tips about strategy the blokes at Prokick Australia? Thanks.”
Remembering the message, McAtamney added: “It appears form of cringey now. He despatched me it the opposite day and I burst out laughing, considering ‘I can’t consider I mentioned that’. It was humorous wanting again and considering how far we have now each come since then.”