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NFL announces International Player Pathway program Class of 2026

The NFL has announced its International Player Pathway (IPP) program Class of 2026, featuring 13 athletes representing 10 nations around the world.

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What is the International Player Pathway

Established in 2017, the NFL International Player Pathway program aims to provide elite athletes from around the world the opportunity to earn a spot on an NFL roster and increase the number of international players in the league.

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Atlanta Falcons

Lenny Krieg

GERMANY - KICKER

New York Jets

Leander Wiegand

GERMANY - OFFENSIVE TACKLE

Green Bay Packers

Dante Barnett

UK/JAMAICA - DEFENSIVE TACKLE

Washington Commanders

T.J. Maguranyanga

Zimbabwe - DEFENSIVE END

Las Vegas Raiders

Laki Tasi

AUSTRALIA - OFFENSIVE LINE

Carolina Panthers

Mapalo Mwansa

UNITED KINGDOM - LINEBACKER

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Charlie Smyth

IRELAND - KICKER

Miami Dolphins

Bayron Matos

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - OFFENSIVE TACKLE

BUFFALO BILLS

Travis Clayton

UK - OFFENSIVE TACKLE

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

David Agoha

NIGERIA - DEFENSIVE END

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Chukwuebuka Jason Godrick

NIGERIA - OFFENSIVE TACKLE

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Patrick Murtagh

AUSTRALIA - TIGHT END

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Basil Okoye

NIGERIA - DEFENSIVE TACKLE

Miami Dolphins

Roy Mbaeteka

NIGERIA - OFFENSIVE TACKLE

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

Haggai Ndubuisi

NIGERIA - DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

TENNESSEE TITANS

Thomas Odukoya

NETHERLANDS - TIGHT END

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Max Pircher

ITALY - OFFENSIVE TACKLE

Dallas Cowboys

Adedayo Odeleye

UNITED KINGDOM - DEFENSIVE END

San Francisco 49ers

Isaac Alarcon

MEXICO - OFFENSIVE LINE

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Jordan Mailata

AUSTRALIA - OFFENSIVE TACKLE

HIGHLIGHTS

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Obada dives, scoops Dalton pass for INT

Carolina Panthers defensive end Efe Obada dives and scoops to intercept Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone.

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David Agoha ambushes Rypien for 7-yard sack on Rams QB

Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman David Agoha ambushes Los Angeles Rams quarterback Brett Rypien for a 7-yard sack on the Rams QB.

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'GMFB' reacts to Chargers DL CJ Okoye recording sack in first organized football game

"GMFB" reacts to Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman CJ Okoye recording sack in first organized football game.

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Can't-Miss Play: Former rugby star Christian Wade ignites for 65-yard TD run

Buffalo Bills running back and former rugby star Christian Wade ignites for 65-yard touchdown.

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Cam hits Jakob Johnson for TD after 'Hawks bite on Pats' creative play-fake

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton hits fullback Jakob Johnson for a touchdown after "Hawks bite on Pats" creative play-fake.

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NFL Way To Play Week 1: Jordan Mailata's 'perfect' block

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Efe Obada swallows up Hurts for a sack

Washington Commanders defensive lineman Efe Obada swallows up Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for a sack.

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Bankstown Kid: The Story of Jordan Mailata

Learn more about one of the most incredible success stories in NFL history: Australian Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata.

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Peter Schrager: I can't imagine a bigger name from London than Carolina Panthers defensive end Efe Obada

NFL Network's Peter Schrager explains why Panthers defensive end Efe Obada is the player he's excited to see in Week 8.

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From Germany to the New England Patriots: Jakob Johnson | NFL Undiscovered

After a college football career at the University of Tennessee, German football player Jakob Johnson went down with an injury that took away his chances of being drafted into the National Football League. Through the International Player Pathway Program he found a second chance and is beating the odds. This is his story.

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Jordan Mailata discusses development in NFL from rugby

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata discusses development in NFL from rugby.

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Efe Obada takes down Brady for huge third-down sack

Carolina Panthers defensive end Efe Obada sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.

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Jordan Mailata details journey from playing rugby in Australia to playing in the NFL | 'NFL Slimetime'

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jordan Mailata details journey from playing rugby in Australia to playing in the NFL on Nickelodeon's 'NFL Slimetime'