Seahawks hold tryout with Australia’s tallest National Rugby League player
The Seattle Seahawks are hosting a tryout for Ben Te Kura, a 6'9" Australian rugby player with no prior American football experience. The team is evaluating his potential to transition to the NFL as an offensive tackle.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing trend of NFL teams scouting international athletes from rugby and other sports to fill specialized roster positions.
The Seattle Seahawks hosted tryouts for four players, including a trio of veteran tight ends who've bounced around the league throughout their respective careers. That fourth player, however? He's never played a down of organized football in his life.
Ben Te Kura is an Australian rugby player who's been with the National Rugby League's Brisbane Broncos since the 2024 season. A towering figure at 6'9, Te Kura is the tallest player in the history of the NRL. After playing five games for the Broncos, Te Kura set his sights on the NFL, with Brisbane granting him an initial leave of absence to pursue his new career. As of three weeks ago, Te Kura is now out of contract :
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