Of Tirol after New York in the NFL? Sandro Platzgummer was one of only four athletes in the International Pathway Program to make it onto the preliminary roster of an NFL team, namely the legendary NY Giants.
“It was an incredibly nice feeling to get the redeeming news,” shows up Platzgummer after the NFL draft and the call from the USA overwhelmed.
Proud raiders
The President of the Raiders is accordingly proud Tirol, Elisabeth Swarovski: „Sandro is one of us, a real homebrew of the Raiders. Our consistent work with young talent creates talents who help in Austria an attractive one American Football is played at the highest European level – more is now only possible in the USA.“
Step by step the Innsbrucker is getting closer to his dream. From the training camp in Florida it now goes straight to the heart of American football.
The NFL Combine in October was the first selection process in the International Pathway Program. This was followed by the training camp for nine selected athletes, which, due to the Corona, ended with an early pro day.
Hard choice
Only four out of nine international players made it to this next stage. There they have to prove themselves again and again in order to get a place in the 53-man squad.
Of course, the corona pandemic also affects them NFL and their teams. When Platzgummer can start with on-site training is not yet certain. Until then, the time will be used for online training and meetings.
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