
The NFL is expanding its international search for talent by establishing an academy in rugby-loving Australia to nurture promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and professional prospects. The NFL Academy is set to launch in September for student athletes aged 12 to 18, following recruitment camps in Australia and New Zealand this summer.
The region boasts talent like Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata, a towering 6-foot-8 Australian who transitioned to football from rugby league due to his size. Mailata expressed his belief that the NFL Academy in Australia will positively impact the lives of many young individuals.