Sixteen athletes across eight different countries have been chosen for the NFL's International Player Pathway Class of 2024, the league announced Thursday.
The International Player Pathway, which was founded in 2017, "aims to provide elite international athletes with the opportunity to compete at the NFL level, improve their skills and ultimately work to earn a spot on an NFL roster."
England, Ireland, Australia, Austria, the Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Scotland and Wales are the countries represented in this year's class. The athletes come from various sporting backgrounds, including rugby, basketball, Gaelic football, Australian football and track, among others.