New England Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner has been selected to play for Team USA in the Hong Kong Sevens as he attempts to earn a place on the Olympic team for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
USA Sevens Rugby announced Thursday that Ebner made the squad for the Hong Kong tournament. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported in March the safety was taking a leave of absence from the Patriots to chase his Olympic dream.
Ebner was selected by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2012 draft.