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The Buffalo Bills made a notable pick in the later round of the NFL draft.
In the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft, the Bills selected Travis Clayton, an English rugby player who also dabbled in boxing and participated in the NFL’s International Player Pathway program, which scouts athletes from other countries that have NFL potential.
With the 221st overall pick, the @BuffaloBills select Travis Clayton, a former Rugby player and IPP Class of '24 graduate! 🇬🇧 @NFLUKIRE
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According to draft expert Daniel Jeremiah, Clayton will play offensive tackle and is an absolute athletic freak.
“This dude is 6^7. he is 301 pounds. he’s a tackle and he ran 4.81. I say he’s a tackle, he’s from England. sp hasn’t played, he’s played soccer, he’s been a boxer, and he’s been a rower. I don’t have any idea of how any of that translates to the NFL, but I watched 15 minutes of myself watching him workout, and I’ve convinced myself that in the sixth round, this guy is going to become an unbelievable player.”
For whoever drafts Travis Clayton this weekend. Our guy @MoveTheSticks has you covered. Freak
Full Show —> https://t.co/ZoE0GTLn2C pic.twitter.com/JzPP21Zrw9
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) April 24, 2024
Workout videos of Clayton have since gone viral after he was drafted.
OL Travis Clayton — an English ex-boxer and rugby player — is a name to watch in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The NFL International Player Pathway prospect has had 5 private workouts plus 4 upcoming visits with NFL teams and recently ran a 4.79 40 at 6-7, 301 pounds with 35-inch arms. 👀 pic.twitter.com/CNZYyT5MFk
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 29, 2024
Former rugby player Travis Clayton has worked his way through the IPP and is eligible to be drafted into the NFL.
We've got everything crossed for you tonight and are with you all the way, Travis ❤️ pic.twitter.com/uR9QHuZtvT
— NFL UK & Ireland (@NFLUKIRE) April 27, 2024