CHRISTIAN Scotland-Williamson has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program.
The ex-Worcester Warriors forward is among four overseas players to land NFL practice squad spots in NFC South ahead of the new season.
Scotland-Williamson will attempt to play tight end after making the switch from rugby union.
Four new international players land NFL practice squad spots 🙌
— NFL UK (@NFLUK) May 1, 2018
The International Player Pathway Program introduces to the AFC North:
🇬🇧 @1CSW - @steelers
🇬🇧 Tigie Sankoh - @Browns
🇩🇪 Chris Ezeala - @Ravens
🇩🇪 @MoBoehringer - @Bengals
Welcome to the #NFL! pic.twitter.com/ESnUPVWZL9
The 24-year-old made 23 appearances for Warriors before leaving the club in late December to pursue a career in American football in the USA.
Since then Scotland-Williamson, who stands at 6ft 9in, has spent the last few months working with NFL coaches in hope of earning a place on an NFL team roster for the 2018 season.
‘Along unfamiliar paths I will guide them.’ - Isaiah 42:16. I’m lost for words!
— Christian Scotland-Williamson (@1CSW) May 1, 2018
Time to go to work! #steelersnation #BlackandYellow ◼️🔶 pic.twitter.com/Ecfqk68u4y
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