We are roughly eight weeks into the NFL season, and there are many among us who rely on the American pastime to get us through the NRL off-season.
There’s plenty of time until the Super Bowl and it’s a great way to kill time until Round 1 next year.
We will always remember Jarryd Hayne’s leap of faith over to the NFL, but we really don’t see any superstars from the states try their hands at our sport. So today I’m going to look at five NFL megastars who could hold their own playing the greatest game of all.
Odell Beckham Jr (Wide Receiver, New York Giants)
The name Odell Beckham resonates through the minds of all NFL fans as the man who took the world’s greatest catch. Beckham’s superb athleticism and speed would make him look at home on the wing of any NRL club.
But I think his skills could be better utilised in the fullback role. He is one of the main kick returners at the Giants, and has a surprisingly good pass on him. Of course the passing technique is completely different in rugby league, but this is all hypothetical anyway.
Cam Newton (Quarterback, Carolina Panthers)
Not many quarterbacks would make this list, due to the fact that their mobility is limited, and most in the NFL are above the age of 33. But it’s a different case for the 2015 MVP. Newton is one of the best running quarterbacks in the competition, and has a killer arm as well.
He would be an asset to the halves of any team. His physicality complementing his speed and skill. Newton could be dabbing his way through the NRL with his eyes closed.
C. J. Mosley (Middle Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens)
The first defensive player on this list is Baltimore Linebacker C. J. Mosley. Mosley was drafted to the Ravens in 2014, and has since made his mark as an impressive defender. Weighing 109kg and standing at 188cm tall, he wouldn’t look too bad in the second row.
Apart from his good defensive attributes, Mosley also has good hands, registering three intercepts already this season, the most of any linebacker in the competition.
Von Miller (Left Offensive Linebacker, Denver Broncos)
One of the most instrumental players in the Broncos Super Bowl winning campaign in 2015, Von Miller established himself as possibly the best defensive player in the NFL. He’s even bigger than Mosley, weighing 113kg and standing at 191cm tall. Second-Row or even Front-Row would suit this monster defender.
In only seven games this season he has made 22 tackles and 7.5 sacks. Lets just say there’s a reason he’s 99 rated on Madden 17.
LeSean McCoy (Running Back, Buffalo Bills)
The final player on this list is none other than Bills running back LeSean McCoy. McCoy is a dangerous and devastating runner of the ball, which would fit him nicely into the outside backs, perhaps at centre.
He shows his skill on the ground, making almost 600 yards this season, and also shows that he has good hands, with three receives of the ball per game. seven touchdowns in seven games speak for themselves.
What do you think Roarers? Any other NFL stars that would light up the NRL? Let me know in the comments below.
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