American Reacts to Louis Rees Zammit’s NFL Combine | Kansas City Chiefs New Star
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- American Reacts to Louis Rees-Zammit's NFL Pro Day
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Teams will also note he is a seasoned professional athlete, already used to the pressure of playing in front of a big crowd , as well as the performance pressure of international rugby. As a pro he will already know the importance of looking after himself, and behaving professionally on and off the field. Good luck to him .
You're 100% right about that Paul. Having that professional experience at an international level is very important. You said it perfectly.
I wish him all the success 🙌🏽
To be fair mate all those college players are used to playing in front of big crowds, probably bigger crowds than what most of LRZ rugby games get.
They’re pretty much professionals too, maybe not “officially”.
I imagine LRZ has a better professional mindset and experience tho of course.
He plays in front of 80,000 people regularly. @@user-em1ig7xo9d
@@user-em1ig7xo9d LRZ played 32 times for Wales to crowds of at least 80,000, played in 5 world cup games over 80,000 attendance, played in 2 Lions test matches with 70,000 seats and played 38 times for Gloucester and scored 38 times in those games. He has the experience and the attitude, in fact, he could bring a a lot to an NFL team, not just in media attention. Another great thing about him, unlike some Rugby players, he is a well mannered and respectful player, he also wont cause trouble! I really hope to see him at The Buccaneers!
@@dylanllewellyn6792 I'm Welsh however I did my degree at LSU.. these guys are used to much bigger stadiums, Brian Thomas, Malik Nabers and Jayden Daniels, LSU's QB and most recent Heisman Trophy winner regularly played in front of crowds of over 100,000 (yes college football there really is that big). I for one hope LRZ makes it in the NFL but this years WR combine are a different breed. He will get into a team no problem, as every NFL has an IPP slot, it all depends on how motivated he is effectively behind closed doors for a year and his improvement during it
Louis Rees Zammit signed w the Kansas City Chiefs 🎉🎉
I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he continues to make massive moves and makes the active roster 🙌🏽
As an athlete he has been trained in being able to operate as a winger (rugby’s closest equivalent to wide receiver) for 80 plus minutes (albeit actual playing time is nearer 30 mins) having skills in both attacking and defending. So it’s a combo of speed, power and endurance that is his built in norm. I won’t for one minute suggest he could be the top wide receiver with training but lets say in a years time having trained with a pro NFL team how much improvement could he make after losing some of the endurance characteristics and enhancing speed and power. This has to be the question the NFL teams looking at that options will be trying to calculate. The other aspects as people have said around professionalism and playing under the most intense pressure he has proven. As a welsh rugby fan I hope he does brilliantly for 3 or 4 years and the comes back to the best game in the world!!!
You said it perfectly Jon! It's undeniable that LRZ is amazing fast and talented. These tests are not the end all be all. He'll definitely get a look and get picked up I feel
His top speed is exceptional. Now he just needs reps against other football athletes in a system. 10 weeks of training is not enough to outperform athletes who do this their entire life
They need some measurable on the board to access a player and will now bring him to their facilities to do 1on1 evals to see how he fits in their scheme
What's nice is that the NFL has a rule that every year each team (32 total) gets 1 international roster spot. So I feel he'll get picked up and get experience on the practice team, then move through the ranks from there
I hope he does well! I'm pulling for him 🙌🏽
I agree with you, wholeheartedly. As a rugby player, Zam would be used to running for around 6 miles during a match, and is a superfit lad. He's also self-disciplined and will adapt to make the necessary changes. I hope he does well... and then comes home, back to playing rugby.
The NFL has to look outward. So has the USA. So many sports in the rest of the world ! So much more talent....
I think you're going to start getting some rugby fans interested in the NFL with videos like this. This is fascinating!
I really appreciate you Joe! I'm happy that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Thanks for all of your support always ❤️🙌🏽
sadly, i spoke to alot of my welsh bros, they want him to do amazing at the NFL, but no one in Wales wants to have that advert type of stuff. UK love fast paste for 80-90 minutes. I as a welsh man i hope he does amazing, but id never watch it sadly.
I don't know man, In rugby we watch more the highlights in the field that technical practice like this. I start to get use to it because I also watch NFL since 2017 but those combines and skills are pretty unfunny to follow.
Lrz playing in the NFL is going to bring interest !
Massive amount of insight from your knowledge of both sports.
Sick video
Massive love boss! I really appreciate you brotha!
He is living his dream,he is a Welsh man from a small country,he lived one dream to play for his club and country, we are so proud he is going to America to show case his talents you will love him,he is a great athlete he has loads to learn but this kid is going all out to play the game his dad played and loved, now it's his turn. our loss is American foot ball gain.enjoy his time there folks.good luck to zammit.👏👏🏴🏴
Yeah I'm very excited for LRZ and want him to succeed. I'm looking forward to seeing how he does in KC
Taking on LRZ would be an excellent commercial move for a NFL team. Netflix show, merch sales, TV numbers etc..
Yeah there is potential there for sure. He's still very unknown here in the US, but could have a good chance of getting more marketing spend if he makes a team
He'll definitely bring in eyes from the world of rugby
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He's alreading making news by getting signed to the Chiefs.
Chiefs!!!! Let's go! World Champions 2x in a row. Love my Chiefs!!! @@keeplookingup8055
What matters is how you perform on a field. Jumping high from standstill, bench pressing or long jump are great but eye hand coordination and having moves when running are more important.
Surely that's taken into account in the selection process? It can't be just looking at numbers, that would be stupid.
Yeah that's 100% true. These are just measurables that have significant impact on your monetary value as an athlete. He'll get individual scouting on his team visits and they work him out to see how he fits in their system
It's not everything when it comes to selection, just stat measurables. He'll get individual scouting on his team visits and they work him out to see how he fits in their system. They'll take his rugby professional career into account too.
He has a head start being in IPP and being a professional athlete already
@@QSNgg thanks, that's good to hear.
Great video as always. Loving the breakdown and you adding your knowledge in too, really enjoy your uploads. Cheers from the U.K.
I really appreciate you Chiganuggo! Thanks for your support always. Cheers 🍻
Love seeing your perspective and opinions on different sports
Thanks so much McLaughlin I appreciate you always boss!
Love your videos, such insightful information. Thank you and you have a new sub here !
Thanks so much Justin and welcome to the Qrew! I appreciate you and glad you found this video helpful.
I'm looking forward to staying in touch boss
@@QSNgg for sure brother, all the best
He's a huge loss to us (Wales) as our biggest star. He's a proven athlete, with huge transferrable skills. He's used to playing rugby for 80 minutes, in attack and defence, so more endurance based, he now has to change to be more explosive in short bursts. He has great hand eye coordination, what we call 'heads up' instincts to spot gaps, the ability to side step, swerve to lose a defender and of course pace. Good luck with the Chiefs LRZ !
I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
Yeah bummed for Wales losing such a tremendous athlete. But as you said, rugby is a lot of endurance, and LRZ should thrive in short bursts of speed and explosive sprints
Welsh boy doing us proud.
Cymru am byth
I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
Great analysis - really enjoyed that
Thanks so much MC I really appreciate you! I hope LRZ makes a team. It's been fun watching him and the other IPP athletes develop in such a fast time
Key thing is Zammit keeps building speed, he ranked highest top speed in the RWC over 100m
Yeah his top speed is exceptional! The NFL needed some measurable on the board to access a player and will now bring him to their facilities to do 1on1 evals to see how he fits in their scheme
What's nice is that the NFL has a rule that every year each team (32 total) gets 1 international roster spot. So I feel he'll get picked up and get experience on the practice team, then move through the ranks from there
Hey J, I love this side quest. Its great, so while exploring your rugby journey with us, you could also bring us closer to Football !!
Thanks so much Chris! I'm interested to see how the IPP athletes perform coming into football. So hopefully I can teach you a bit and as we continue to grow together in rugby 🙌🏽
I like your video editing 😊 and being able to break down film. Subscribed 🎉
Thanks for the sub Rolan! I appreciate you boss!
LRZ signed with the Chiefs. HOW 'BOUT THOSE CHIEFS!! Welcome to the Kingdom! Andy Reid will design plays around him, special teams and the new kickoff rules. Lateral with Travis Kelce on the move. Lots of potential and Maholmes will use his unique skills.
I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he continues to make massive moves and makes the active roster 🙌🏽
Great summary of LRZ, but I'm not sure people fully realise what an athletic freak the guy is. He's been clocked running 100m in 10.4 seconds, and that's from a standing start - not using starting blocks...
He combines that raw speed and agility with real power. He's more than big enough at just over 6' 3" tall and weighed 194 lb in rugby, so he might have bulked up slightly already in the US for the NFL if he's now at 209 lb.
In rugby, he's also used to being tackled multiple times in a match by players up to about 6' 7" and 300+ lb - and that's without all the padding and helmets that the pampered and protected NFL players wear.
More than that, it's his game intelligence and anticipation that marks him out in rugby. Also, unlike other rugby players that have made the switch to NFL, Rees-Zammit has been obsessed with NFL since early childhood and has a huge knowledge and understanding of the game.
It might take him a year to get used to memorising so many plays and understand the game even better, but you're right to highlight his potential. People on your side of the pond should underestimate this kid at their peril. He could turn out to be a superstar...
You said it perfectly James I agree with you! I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
Great podcast. Welsh rugby fans are now following the progress of 'rees lightning' with much pride so many thanks for your honest and encouraging evaluation. He is a great role model for following your dreams wherever you are from. When he is on song he is REALLY on song ;)
Much love Paul! I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC!
I started thinking about rugby players here in ATL, especially a retired one to bring over to inspire the players in the weight room and help them with physical and mental toughness. Appreciate this video. I can imagine that LRZ would be a load for any NFL corner to deal with after the catch. If he chooses to make the transition, I believe he definitely can do so, based on what I see in the route drill. Nice video, thanks, and good luck to LRZ.
You said it perfectly Wunder!
Great stat breakdown as well good job bro ❤️
Thanks so much Graham! I really appreciate you boss ❤️
Great coverage of LRZ. Keep it up and looking forward to new content for the upcoming season. He should do well in the chiefs. New sub.
Much love Haggis! I appreciate you! I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
Great coverage 👍
I think he looks a bit heavy and this affects him off the line. However, with a rolling start he has great acceleration and really good top-end. He also has great awareness of his body in space / is very good in tight space and has a v strong fend / hand-off. I really hope he does well - super guy.
Thanks so much Bob, I appreciate you! You said it perfectly I agree he has an incredible top-end and acceleration. Very good hands and positional awareness as well.
He definitely has what it takes to play the game. That's a fact.
I hope he does incredibly well!
I am first and foremost a rugby fan from Wales who has lived in the USA for 25+ years. I enjoy watching the NFL and I am happy for LRZ and his signing for the Chiefs.
My question is this: how do these combine numbers equate to talent on the actual field of play? That is to say, so many times college players put up these incredible numbers and then are an absolute flop on the field. Does LRZ stand a chance? Thank you in advance.
Hey Prog thank so much for checking out my video I appreciate you!
To answer your question, I feel that the numbers don't necessarily equate to how talented an athlete will be on the field.
They're definitely great markers and highly influence how much an athlete will get paid, but not the full picture of an athlete from what I've seen in my football lifetime.
I feel that LRZ definitely does stand a chance especially with a long enough timeline and exposure in the right system which KC can provide
He's already played at the highest level of competition and now just need to learn the explosive short-burst nature of football compared to how rugby is played
I see he's listed as a Running Back as well which is great for him. He will have to worry less about all the traits it takes to be a WR and focus on running and shorter routes out of the backfield
I would love to see him succeed and do well. We'll know more in July and August timeframe so I'll stay updated on him for sure
I hope that helps. Feel free to hit me up anytime and we'll continue to learn from each other
You have to factor in these guys having been training for the combines for years. Rugby only regularly measure sprinting, so this brand new to LRZ.
There you are mistaken, high level players do jumping for height or distance, 3 rep max bench, squat deadlift. Agility tests...
@@mzanziman9150 Clearly they do weight training and bench is part of that etc But I'm not aware of clubs regularly measuring vertical jumps or broad jumps in pro rugby set-ups as part of their S&C programmes. I could be mistaken!
@@RugbyOnslaught so yeah we do these tests pre season as benchmarks to check for any improvements. Speaking as a physio ✌️ we do it at our club level so i hope the wales international teams are doing regular checkups 😅
Yeah we run these drills year round, but really focus more on training more than getting combine ready. The combine drill focus happens when an athlete is going to declare for the draft. Usually Sophomore year of college
It's very interesting to hear how football and rugby measurable differ. Really cool to learn how each sport works
Seen he’s meeting w the Kansas City Chiefs Today!! Andy Reid coached team with Patrick Mahomes as your QB. KC used Tyreek Hill as a RB/WR/Return Man, scoring a TD @ all those positions his first few seasons. Right now KC is thin @ RB and WR with Kick and Punt return spots open as well. I think it’s the perfect landing spot for LRZ
Thats aweosome!!! I hope he makes it to KC or a high caliber team like that with the right head coach and system. He also signed with Jay Z's sports agency Roc nation. He's making massive moves!
@QSNgg he has Kim Miale as his agent who represents many NFL players. Roc Nation were quick to sign some of the south African rugby stars like Siya Kolisi and Cheslin Kolbe
@@QSNgg LRZ is a Kansas City Chief!!! He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs!!! Official
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I hope Diddy and Jay Z don’t take him shopping
Someone’s gotta warn him
@@ChadColson-pq5in😅 dang
Will be missed in the Shed, but all at Glawster wish him good luck and success in his new career.
100%! I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
As a brit 🇬🇧 this video was really insightful. Definitely going to keep an eye on LRZ and start watching some NFL
I really appreciate you Dan! I'm glad this was helpful. I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
Interesting solution to quantify an athletes abilities, I knew nothing about this prior to watching your video, so thanks for the break down. Just a thought, do they not have anything to show for how hard it is to tackle a player? I'd thought that would be an important factor for an attacker. There was a player called Mike Brown who played for Harlequins and England at fullback, wasn't the fastest, silkiest or strongest player but had this skill of brushing off tackles.
I appreciate you and glad you found this video helpful. That's a great question regarding tackling from the attacker.
The best measure we have is only in real time action to see how well they perform in evading a tackler.
It's one of those traits like you mentioned with Mike Brown that is really innate to that players ability in a given circumstance.
It'll be fun to see how LRZ does against a live defense. I'm sure his athletic ability will kick into another gear
some of these athletes have been training for a combine for 2-3 years before their draft
You're right about that. And have been playing the game since they were kids too
Don't forget that the starting left tackle for the Eagles, played professional rugby league in Australia
You're right about that Jeffrey. Jordan Mailata has done very well for himself in the NFL
Great breakdown QSN. As a welshman & an armchair nfl fan of 35 years i really appreciate the views of an american that will be more familiar with the game than me. As much as i want louis to succeed those numbers look extremely average given the others combine scores you showed. It's hard to imagine based on those numbers alone why he'd get a slot ahead of some of those more experienced & better performing athletes. Thanks again for a great vid QSN.
Thanks so much Monty I really appreciate you! Yeah his times we not earth shaking, but it gives the NFL scout numbers they can work with.
LRZ has a huge advantage of being in IPP and having such an incredible professional career already. He's experienced and teams will take all that into account as they develop him into their system.
I feel like he'll make a team, work against practice squads to get experience and solid reps. Then work on to an active roster from there and getting some pre-season reps.
I hope he does incredibly well! I'm cheering for him 100%
Much more likely to be some type of 3rd down running back. Route running and catching is infinitely harder for someone coming from a rugby background. Running with the ball with his hands, he knows very well.
That would be fun to see for sure
We will miss this great athlete from rugby. But I hope he succeeds and earns lots of money.
I agree 100% John! I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
I'd say, if he REALLY loves the game, he can go to CFL first. That's about the most competitive league outside of NFL, and a historic one also. So the league has been established since like forever.
Returner position actually can have a lot of action in CFL, since any kicking situation resulted in live ball, I believe.
Just putting my thoughts out here, just in case anyone finds it interesting.
That's a great perspective and thought. The only problem would be the pay in the CFL. He'd be better off going back to rugby from a salary standpoint than going to the CFL
@@QSNggI agree. Even Japan (Japan Rugby League One) offers better average salary per year compared to CFL. Especially with his experience in international rugby, he can get way higher wage.
Louis is a wonderful athlete. Will be a challenge competing against guys who have been playing WR since they were kids. Muscle memory, game reading etc all take years. Rooting for him to do well. Cross pollination from rugby to NFL and vice versa is goosbto see. NFL coaches would do well to study how top level rugby players tackle their opponents to take them down, without injury.
You said it perfectly. I agree and hope to see LRZ do very well. He has some time to develop and it's great he's in the KC system now to pick thing up faster.
I see they have him listed as RB as well. That should be an easier transition for him than WR. You're sport on about tackling concepts from rugby too.
I know Pete Carrol former head coach of the Seattle Seahawks brought in rugby coaches to teach tackling techniques some years ago when they were a dominate team
The big thing with LRZ is his top speed and his ability to change direction at a clip.
You're right about that Simon!
@@QSNgg the other thing as well is his age and his current level.
Guys that have transitioned into NFL in the past have either been older, approaching retirement or really were just not elite level rugby players.
Don’t get me wrong, they’re good players. But Louis is a fully fledged international with a heritage northern hemisphere team. He’s also a British and Irish lion, which to make an nfl comparison would be pro bowl / all star
He is elite in every sense of the word and he’s coming in young
Will the scouting teams also liaise with the pathway coaches re times etc achieved pre-combine as to receive additional performance data + scope for improvement ?
Yeah they're going to take everything into account from his professional rugby career, his family history, his time/performance at IPP, coach evaluations etc
This pro day is not the end all be all. They need some measurable on the board to access a player and will now bring him to their facilities to do 1on1 evals to see how he fits in their scheme
What's nice is that the NFL has a rule that every year each team (32 total) gets 1 international roster spot. So I feel he'll get picked up and get experience on the practice team, then move through the ranks from there
He has the skill and talent. Just need the reps against a live team now
Someone said they had put him down as a running back
maybe they see him more of a RB/FB type player
Yeah he's a RB in the Kansas City roster. It'll be interesting to see how he does there. I'm excited for him and wish him the best
subscribed mate 👍
Thanks so much Ness! Welcome to the Qrew! I appreciate you connecting with me. I'm looking forward to staying in touch 🙌🏽
Give this guy screen passes and returns he will take some stopping watch this space.
I agree Brendan. It'll be fun to see how he does. I wish him all the success in the world
Thank you for making this video. Was really looking forward to seeing how LRZ performed and you really put it in perspective. I would have not understood the stats without your insight. Being Welsh we think of LRZ is outstanding but seeing how he compares to people who have come through the American college system is really eye opening. I guess he's not as fats as we thought!
I appreciate you Gnome! I'm glad you found this video helpful too. I was really looking forward seeing LRZ perform well and I think he did a good job.
I'm sure he had a lot of nerves which could've played a factor. Good news is that he went to see the NY Jets and the Cleveland Browns today so that's a massive positive.
These tests are good measures, but they're not the end all be all. And the NFL has a rule that every team (32 total) get 1 spot for international players.
So I'm hopeful he'll be picked 🙌🏽
Nice to hear. I'm sure he will get on a practice team but seeing his stats compared to others really eye opening. Also how minutely they scrutinised! when you were watching him run routes and were like ' that first step is low he came off the heal' it's like wow. they want perfection and i get what you mean because it's explosive bursts unlike rugby.@@QSNgg
Gained a new sub from an absolutely clueless Welshman who is now apparently a massive Chiefs fan. Treat our boy well.
Much love Gareth I appreciate you subbing. Welcome to the Qrew. I hope LRZ does very well at KC
If you ever have football questions please hit me up anytime. I'm here to help you anyway I can
@QSNgg nice one, I won't hesitate to check in on your vids as much as I can.
Realistically in your eyes, are we even going to see him on a starting squad/roster/team? Or because he is basically learning a very technical game from scratch will we have to bide our time?
I appreciate you trying to make it not seem that bad, but really it sounds like Louis had a rough day. You could see it in his face and body language that he was not at all happy with his jumps, and 40 yard dash.
Looking less and less likely that he will make a team.
But the real test will be the nfl scouts that are going to the IPP program and watching the players practice.
Louis also has the advantage that he has proven he can play under immense pressure at the highest level still perform excellently. In game at least I mean. He appears to be more comfortable in a game setting then it standard measurement testing.
But we shall see. It appears likely he will be back to rugby soon enough. Or maybe a practice squad for a while.
Yeah we'll definitely see what comes of his results. He's meeting some teams today and they'll put him through some tests and drills as well to evaluate how he fits in their system
The NFL has a rule where every team (32 total) have an international roster spot available. So I'm sure he'll get picked up and go through the ranks from there
@@QSNgg Do you know if there will be video of that? And also are you planning to do a video on the more recent ipp videos? That last few have been super good.
Great Global Marketing strategy by Chiefs signing him! It's like signing the Beckham of Rugby! Even if he never plays a pro NFL game, he"ll make way more more next 3 yrs at Chiefs! And get more major PR n marketing buzz in Europe n Global interest in LZS story!! It's a win - win! 😮
You're right about that. I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
LRZ because he is 6'3 running 4.5. Terrell Owens ran a 4.5 and Jerry Rice ran a 4.6. So he will be fine.
You're 100% right about that
I feel like he didn’t train like nfl combine players do. They spend months with track coaches preparing just for those tests
Yeah it's so difficult to do what he did in 10 weeks. He did an amazing job! I'm excited to see him in KC
I was born into rugby....been a packer fan since 1986 as a child...Louis is a fantastic athlete but it's a different game getting hits by the big boys in NFL compared to any hit his taken in rugby...he may get snapped bad 3-4 times a year...if he can put the burners on and not get smashed his good...but there's to much hype in this cross over for me...I wish him well and want him to smash things but I think it will all go quite soon..K.C. such a big team to make your name in
You said it perfectly Graham. I agree. It's going to be a transition for sure, but like you said once he gets the hang of things he's going to be very dangerous on the football field.
Such an incredible athlete with a lot going for him. I wish LRZ all the success in the world
Very well explained. I would not expect him to match up with some US sprinters. He has lesser times perhaps but he has excellent football ing abilities. He also has a stable personality (if you know what I mean)
You're right about that John. I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
Is that the time in wales so will be 6/7 hours earlier than them times
That's a great question KT. From what I can tell they tested in the morning time, from the timestamps on twitter
Hey Jeff. Been keeping an eye on what's happening with Louis and came across your channel. I started very casually watching NFL in 2006, saw a Packers game and loved how they played. Know the rules, but little about positions and details, just enjoy highlights of the main plays. Lost all interest in rugby as it has become very boring and repetitive with box kicking, little movement, etc like Wales used to be and want to get into NFL, AFL, etc more if I'm not so lazy! Found this really interesting to understand how it compares to draft players and be good to see how there'll be a crossover. Looking forward to watching and learning more from your vids.
Hey James I really appreciate you boss! Yeah it's been really fun and interesting to see LRZ make this transition.
As a football athlete I'm excited to see him succeed.
It's going to be very interesting to see how he develops in the KC system
Thanks for checking out my video too. It's awesome to connect with you! I'm looking forward to connecting more and getting to know each other 🙌🏽
Bottom line is that the USA Draught guys IE Top 30 have been training for these tests for years and have honed the technique required as LRZ has only decided in the last 4 months to enter for the NFL Combine so what you are seeing from LRZ is a very raw starting point as far as results go, My guess would be test him in 12 months time and he would be in the top 10 Combine.
Yeah it's so difficult to do what LRZ and the IPP athletes are doing in 10 weeks time. He did very well despite all that he was facing. I'm sure he'll develop with the proper time and structure in KC
These new drafts have trained their whole life for these particular physical tests. LRZ has spent only several weeks, after fully training his body for playing 80 minutes of international rugby every game. Plus the ability to play in several areas of the game at international level when required, like Number 12 & 13 full throttle hits by 3 players at once!
He’s proven himself at the highest levels of international sport against the best in the world!
Part of the LRZ’s game is handling catches and running with defenders in-front, to the side and behind him. He’s trained endlessly to drive through those players to score! His father was a college player too, so he’s been brought up watching and talking about the game.
I’m sure his new coach knows exactly what his skill set is and areas that need work!
You're right about that. I'm excited for LRZ and looking forward to seeing him succeed in KC
He definitely make a practice squad as this year the NFL are giving an extra place just for a IPP player. So it makes sense for a team to take a look at him (and all the others) for a nominal salary.
Practice squad players can also be elevated to the active squad a max of 3 times a season. They can also be poached by other teams but only to the other teams active roster not practice squad. It gets really confusing when you go check out all the rules and regulations in the NFL. Players get cut and released, signed. Re signed all the time, it's a bit crazy
I agree with you Thomas. He'll develop on the practice squad and get some fantastic experience against other athletes
You said it perfectly Grant! The system is definitely a bit crazy and a very cutthroat business
Not sure how it would transition to times but the head IPP coach said Lewis and another guy were neck and neck running 22.4.
I believe it! He could've just had a bad day which makes sense with all the nerves and anticipation. LRZ will do just fine and is already generating interest from teams which I'm happy to see
His 40 is a hand held time which is quite different then the electronic timing at the combine…hand held you add .05 to the result. So LRZ ran a 4.49 electronic equivalent
Yeah you said it right JayTee!
I read the LRZ was disappointed with his 40 dash time as he said he had been running it in the 4.2s in practice.
Yeah I can imagine he's disappointed JW. Good news is he's getting NFL team visits now that they have some numbers on the board for him
I feel he'll get picked up and improve greatly from there. He has the skills and talent. Just needs reps against other players now
There is track speed and then there is on the field speed. LRZ has proven already he has great field speed, so he will do just fine, and he will make it. Lookin forward to seeing his journey to stardom!
You said it perfectly! I agree. I'm excited to see him create massive success!
And he can catch a high ball, side ball, good at watching the ball. I am excited to see how he does. As a Chiefs fan, i am happy to see someone who can catch😅
He’s got to be given a chance kick receiver that’ll literally be his bread and butter but with due time I believe he’ll excel
I agree Kai! I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
It has to do with quick twitch fiber for explosiveness.
You're right about that 100%
When we did the leap/ bunny jump for rugby, we weren't allowed to swing our arms. I jumped just over 3 meters at 88kg. (Fullback). 200kg squat, 200kg deadlift and 150kg bench. Dem were the days.
Those are great numbers that you put up! You're a beast JJ!
Thanks man. I did play professionally for around 12 years and played a couple of international games. I trained and studied at the SA institute of rugby so was given a fantastic base to work off. Ironically or maybe not, we used a lot of training advice and techniques from our American brothers in your pro leagues at the time. This was about 25 years ago now. Really appreciate you and your channel. @@QSNgg
Have a question how much do college players practice these tests?
The 40yd dash is mostly what's test in football, the other drills are specifically trained closer to the combine when you know you're declaring for the NFL draft
We mainly focus on skill, weight training and position drills throughout the off-season.
And do these test maybe once or twice before reporting to training camp
@@QSNgg thanks for the information 🦄🏴🦄🏴
I’ve never watched the combine and don’t know the exact procedures but it seems crazy if they only get one attempt at that long jump he wasn’t happy about.
Also crazy to see a world class rugby player show up as bang average athletically against college football stars.
It just goes to show, each of the NFL players is hyper focussed into a specific role, whilst rugby players need to have a wider focus as they are required to do more during a game.
It's facinating
Yeah you get 2 chances for each combine test in that day. So you really have to show up locked in that day.
The combine isn't the end all be all to show how a players career will play out, but it really determines what team picks them up and how much money they make. It's all about the money always with the draft board
Yeah LRZ really had all the pressure on his shoulders and 10 weeks to prep isn't enough time to perform against college football athletes
I feel like LRZ will make a team and showcase his talent. He'll be able to get reps against some incredible athletes
You said it perfectly Joe. We are very position focused in football compared to rugby. It's interesting to see how each sport differs in that respect
Great assessment..thanks
I heard that he’s had 3 offers
Yeah I saw he went to visit NY Jets and Cleveland Browns today at their facility. I hope to hear more soon
It's a pure PR move. Goodwill has been obsessed with getting Europe into the NFL for many years now. This player honestly should try to play at a D1 college first. He just doesn't look like an athlete when compared to how NFL players move
@beachbobftw1110 that's what former England rugby player and world Cup winner Mike Tindal said about LRZ - that he should try play college football - get a college degree- and if good enough NFL in 3 or 4 years time but by then he will be 26/27 years old so 2 old I reckon. We live in an age where kids today want instant success and don't want to have to put in 2 much time and effort to get somewhere. This IPP program has a deal with the NFL so they accelerate players into the NFL rather than 3 or 4 years of college first like everybody else. He is already a proven pro athlete so that helps his cause enormously.
@@beachbobftw1110 this guys has played elite professional international sport for a number of years and you need to take that into account before you right him off completely. He has learned so much in a short space of time and will surprise a lot of US based people. So difficult for him to make an impact when he is not been given any time by people who have no idea of his previous experience in a real grown man's high intensity environment. Give him a chance
Apparently he has 3 offers, dying to know who it is !! LRZ & Cymru Am Byth 🏴💚
Yeah I saw he went to visit NY Jets and Cleveland Browns today at their facility. I hope to hear more soon 🙌🏽
@@QSNgg He is sorely missed here in Wales, but everyone is wishing him the best of luck. Have no doubt he will do well in the NFL and prove how good he is !!!
Ain’t watched the full video yet. But what position would he be playing I for one will be hyped if he makes it. It will bring a lot of eyes to the nfl from the U.K. combine numbers are great but not the best all end all. Brock leaner apparently broke a lot of combine records but didn’t amount to anything. Louis with his experience of playing in front of big crowds and ball handling skills is what will set him apart. He’s gotta be confident to making the league for him to give up a promising rugby career. I hope he makes it great video. I think he will be a good running back due to his rugby experience of direct running and breaking tackles. The guys with high verticals probably played basketball too. It’s not uncommon in America for athletes to play both basketball and football. A high vert matters in nfl but not the be all end all. Good hands high I.q will get you a lot further. With that saying Louis ain’t played a game of American football from what we know so his I.q won’t be there compared to the seasoned players looking to get drafted
You said it perfectly Chris in every area. I agree with you! I hope LRZ does very well and makes an active roster.
He'll definitely get his rep and experience on practice squad.
Hopefully he'll continue to move through the ranks from there
Football is an explosive sport, whereas rugby is a contact sport. Completely different. The average football play is maybe 5 seconds, then you get a full 40 seconds to recover and go again. So the question is how explosive can you be from here to there in 5 seconds? There are quite a few athletes in rugby that would get lit up playing football, and conversely American football players would be nothing after just a few minutes of rugby because they'd be so tired.
You said it perfectly Charlie! I 100% agree with you on the differences between football and rugby athletes. There are definitely a lot of crossover skillsets, but the energy systems used in each sport is entirely different.
Like you said football is mostly short bursts and explosive actions where as rugby is a game of attrition and energy management.
Very cool to see how each sport differs in terms of training and strategy. I love it!
7:45 is that a jets rep? as Jets fan it would be cool to LRZ play for the jets although i think i would still pick a seasoned WR.
I believe so Patrick. I know he went to visit NY Jets and Cleveland Browns last week. I hope they pick him up! He'll do well I feel
Hes a good athlete. With a few years of nfl training I could see him make a 53
I agree! Give him more time instead of just 10 weeks and he'll 100% develop. I have all the faith in him and his ability
we dont do much athletics in school here its mostly team based sports played in P.E.
That makes sense. It's cool to see how we all do things different in our countries
You are great
dear sir,
I appreciate your work i am an video editor so i can edit your videos
I appreciate you Shiv!
Thank you🙏
His break back footwork needs work but im sure he'll find the mechanics to fix that. Hopefully he makes the cut and see a rugby toss on a crazy play
I agree with you assessment on that. He'll definitely work on cleaning up his mechanics and improve for sure
This man is a fucking machine how fast can he run
Yeah he's fast!
Man, i honestly hope LRZ pans out in the NFL. Although a bunch of rugby fans are gonna get cocky and call our sport poverty
I hope he does incredibly well too! I'm pulling for him to succeed
Is this a normal way of analysing players in NFL?? It's insane...
Yeah this is how it's done every year in the the NFL to assess their stats across the board. Once a player makes a team though that's when we see who's really ready to play. I'm excited to see LRZ do well in KC
These players are a multi million dollar investment. The owners would put them in a lab and bioscan them if they could 😭😭
I'm not deep into NFL these days like I used to be so not sure about various styles of RB that you might get these days from years gone by, but I'm surprised that he has gone for WR rather than RB given the skills he already has speed and agility to sidestep etc. Just seems adding the WR requirements would give less opportunity. Could he not try for both RB and WR?
Now a days in the NFL it's really difficult to find a hybrid RB/WR like we had back in the past. Now you see RBs are usually shorter 5'6" - 6'0" and WRs are 5'10" - 6'5" on average I'd say
With his height and higher running style his knees will get targeted heavily by defenders as a RB and cause a lot of damage/injury to his body.
He has more of the ability to be out on the edge as a WR in space rather than taking a handoff from the QB. I think WR will give him more ability similar to how he played Wing in rugby.
It will allow him to be more creative and free where I think he'll excel with his talents. Also adding him to kick return too
@@QSNgg thanks. It’s sort of what I meant in the types of RB that are around these days and how they are used. I get the shorter guys are going to be the ones who will blast thru the middle, but equally there were always those who can cut through the openings, so not forgetting that he also plays full-back which is an equally tough gig where you need to be able to cut through the field on a return (eg punt/kick return) with no support initially which can be v similar to going through line of scrimmage. Plus he could then bring receiving into it too alongside playing with a RB mate to play the alternate, blocker or decoy. Just saying he will have had that experience already so it’s an addition to his skill set that not all WR would have in their locker, would seem a waste not to try it too?
Puma Nacua isn’t short or compact lol. He’s 6’2” 205
Yeah I messed that one up. Good catch
I think it was a bit of a disappointing day for him tbh. His official time was 4.43 from his second run. Which is more of a reasonable time. I was way more surprised by OL Travis Clayton who ran a 4.79 at 300 lbs
Yeah he had a tough day, but still put up good numbers and has been seen by scouts prior this day. I saw he went to visit NY Jets and Cleveland Browns today at their facility. I hope to hear more soon
And Travis Clayton was absolutely mindblowing! You're 100% right about that DC!
He's a good athlete but is entering a league with freak athletes who are highly skilled.
He is about to be coached to perfection with the Chiefs
That's true. We'll see how he does. I wish him all the success
I’m sure you’ve already seen, but the other wide receiver in the ipp program ran a 4.36 in the pro day. Praise Olatoke
Yeah I saw Praise ran a 4.36. He has some wheels!! I feel like he's going to make an active roster and make an impact. He looks like a natural WR
Now a Chief :)
I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he continues to make massive moves and makes the active roster 🙌🏽
He's 5 pounds away from being Eric Decker who was a good WR2 not too long ago.
You're 100% right about that Brett.
I went back and looked at some comparisons I made in the video and misspoke. I mentioned Puka Nacua and found out he's 6'2" 205lbs.
They're the same size and it made me reevaluate my first impressions. Thanks for pointing that out. I appreciate you!
It's also been reported that lrz ran 4.2 and 4.3 in practises
That's awesome! I'm sure scouts have noted that
It's a tough year as a WR, hope he gets a chance.
It was a tough WR year for sure. I hope he does well and gets a chance also. I'm glad the NFL has 1 international player spot available on every team every year. So he'll get his chance
how hard can it be , run , change direction, catch , evade all things he's been doing for a long time. yards after contact will set him apart if he even makes a team
It'll be very difficult in the NFL. You don't have the ability to offload and dummy to get out of a situation. The entire defense is set on that one target once he has the ball in his hand
@@QSNgg true , but you also have blockers to negate some of that as the entire offense switches to blocking for the ball carrier. Either way will be interesting to see if he gets any game time - hell get the IPP roster spot as its an extra spot right just purely for the attention that he brings. and hopefully some pre season game time to see where he is at when its actually time to play not just based off numbers
To be fair LRZ is a great game player...he steps up many fold when its actually game day...so his numbers wont be a true representation of what he will produce when the crowds are there and the pressures on...some players just arent as focused when the pressure is low.
You said it perfectly
In the past springbok FLY HALF great NAAS BOTHA played as a kicker for the DALLES COWBOYS .
he just come on to the field to kick field goals.
I'll have to check out Naas and see what year he played
Naas didn't make the cowboys regular season active roster. He played some pre season games. He actually ended up playing rugby for the dallas harlequins for the 1983 season whilst over in America and with him as their fly half they won the league. He then returned to South Africa the following year in 1984 as was offered the springbok captaincy.
@@user-nk9cw5md8l yes about 1983-4 i can remember I was in the army then doing my two years national service.
@user-kj8lq7mo2s the South African kicker who did very well in NFL - 23 seasons in the NFL- was a non rugby player, hence why most South Africans don't know much about him. Gary Anderson. Was a soccer player. Went over to the US college system after high school in South Africa with aim of playing pro soccer but was spotted by an NFL scout kicking a rugby ball who suggested he try out for the college football team. Anderson played both soccer and American football at college, gave up the soccer dream and was recruited to the NFL and spent 23 seasons there mostly with Pittsburg Steelers and Minnesotta Vikings.
@@user-nk9cw5md8l thanks for that boet I learnt something there.
What do the scouts look at as important factors for the Defensive Lineman? Is it the 40yard or the others?
D-Line need to hava a very good bench press, 3-cone drill, 40yd time, and skill position assessment.
So they look at footwork, strength for inside D-line
They look at footwork, strength, speed for outside D-line.
Here are some measurables scouts look for on D-line (inside lineman and outside lineman)
Interior defensive linemen: The average height and weight for defensive tackles entering the league is 6-foot-3, 306 pounds. Weighing in below 300 pounds makes it more likely that a prospect will be projected as a three-technique in the NFL (think Aaron Donald); weighing more than 320 pounds would point toward a future as a nose tackle
Edge defenders: The average pass rusher steps on the scales in Indianapolis at 265 pounds and stands 6-3. Teams consider wingspan and arm length with every defensive position, but it draws more attention at edge. The average wingspan there is about 80 inches (6-foot-8), which is vital because edge rushers have to use that length to keep tackles at bay and create necessary angles to turn corners and win the edge.
Edge rushers with shorter arms, or that weigh closer to the 240-pound range, have to show high-level athletic traits elsewhere.
I’m not sure what they would want Joth as but he is 6’4 and 239 pounds. But fingers crossed that one of the teams will want him 🤞🏽
It would have been more interesting to see how the top performers in each element performed across all the other elements.The need to be an above average player in all physical attributes carries more value in being successful.(or did I miss this info in this interesting video?)
That's an interesting concept Georgie to look at top performers and measure them across the board.
I was just measuring LRZ specifically against the Top 30 for each skill assessment and seeing how he compared across the board based on his results
I watched your upload when you predicted that he would run about a 4.4 I think you said a 4.4 or a 4.3 and you were bang on the money, I'm English but have always enjoyed watching LRZ Play for his country and although he's Welsh we still got to have him in the British Lion's.he's definitely on the more elite scale of athlete and really hope he does well in the NFL. Let's hope that Big Red can work his magic on him.
Much love Matt! I appreciate all of your support and checking out my videos boss. Yeah I'm very excited to see how LRZ does in KC. He has the youth and talent for sure. It'll be fun to see how he progresses this offseason
@@QSNgg No worries man, I only recently found your channel and I've been enjoying the content you put out.
I love Rugby and only in the past 5-6 years I've gotten into American Football, wish I would have started following it at a younger age because its an amazing sport. Wilson sent me some balls over after I asked them what ball is good for someone starting out, they sent me 3 free of charge and I go for a throw around with my 7 year old son when we can, he's really taken a liking to American football.
@@QSNgg Oh I wanted to ask, what's special teams? I've heard a few people say he would be good on special teams but I'm not to sure what's meant by that.
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29 inch vertical makes me highly highly doubt his ability to be a wide receiver.
I think this guy will mostly be used on kick returns. Maybe develop into some playing time at RB. He does not seem to possess the wide receiver skillset or physical attributes.
Yeah KR will be really good to start out and RB. I see KC has him listed as RB, so we'll see how they make him fit in their play style
So he said he was gutted with his time. 4.2s and 4.3S in training and 20 lb on. Can’t see him lying as his trainers would have called him out. If that’s the case that’s electric. Having said that his vertical jump and standing jump were poor
Yeah that makes a lot of sense Alun. Now that he has numbers on the board and the inital nerves and jitters are gone I know he's going to showcase all of his incredible ability and talents. I feel he'll make a team and work his way up from here
he is still surprised to have become slower, from 88kg to 94kg
Yeah the extra weight does make a difference to. It's undeniable that LRZ in amazing fast and talented. These tests are not the end all be all. He'll definitely get a look and get picked up I feel
His top speed is exceptional. Now he just needs reps against other football athletes in a system. 10 weeks training is not enough to outperforms athletes who do this their entire life
He did alright, maybe with a bit more practice he could of scored better. Guys now are being coached to score well in the combine. Its probably something these outside players dont have much experience with
You said it perfectly OJ. The combine is such a game that you have to do as good as possible just to impress the scouts. I feel the combine isn't the tell all, but it's currently the only measure the NFL uses to judge a player
I feel that LRZ will get fast tracked because of the IPP program. He's already coming in with professional experience so he'll do just fine even with the pro day results. I hope he makes a team
Watch his highlight reel.....nuff said
Yeah his highlights are great. Here is my reaction the first time I saw his highlights: ruclips.net/video/S_J9BZ1NYZE/видео.html
He officially a kansas player now good on him
I'm excited for LRZ! I hope he does well in KC
i know he was devasted with his performance . as each test was country miles away from what he was achieving all week . 4.44 was slowest as every other run was in 4.2s and 4.3s
Yeah sounds like he had a tough day. He'll bounce back though
I'm sure he had a lot of nerves which could've played a factor. The good news is that he went to see the NY Jets and the Cleveland Browns today so that's a massive positive.
Perhaps the greatest strength of a seasoned rugby professional is in contact. It will be interesting to see how DBs handle a 200lb speedster who has quick feet and hits hard.
Ever hear of a bigger, faster, stronger, and more accomplished DJ Metcalf?
come on man, there's a ton of people his size and speed in NFL, rugby only has a handful, lets be real
DBs won't have much issue handling him. There are a lot of huge WRs in the NFL. LRZ can definitely make plays out there for sure though. I see KC has him as a RB. So it'll be fun to see how he does in their scheme
I'm interested to see how the weights of the athletes who did better on the jumps compared to ors and how much easier they would be to stop due to his extra weight and going at full speed which we already know is quicker than tyreek hill
Agree rhys zammit running at you with his pace and power, I would jump out the way, he be more physical than them. It's like would you rather try and tackle a sprinter or rugby dude lol.
Yeah that would be an interesting comparison based on size and weight for sure
LZR is definitely powerful and fast, but nobody would even hesitate to tackle him in the NFL that's for sure
@@QSNgg I don't doubt it I guess we can only wait and see if he gets some playing time and everyone can see what happens when a world class rugby player transitions but he needs the chance, but I do agree with you analysis that he should go to a pass team based team so he can work on his understanding of route running and the slight differences before he gets put on the pitch or he would just be put out there to be shot down and fail, 10 weeks of learning what is not an entirely alien sport to him isn't enough but a few months in a practise squad should see him reach close to the level of understanding he would need, and also adjust to the extra weight he's gained during the ipp which has also affected his speed so lots of variables but with 3 offers apparently already on the table with the potential for more to come due to NFL teams being able to draft any ipp player without effecting their normal squad size this year I'm guessing all of the ipp players will be offered a contract Lrz especially for his global presence which would repay the reported $900,000 a year instantly in new interest in the sport I for one would start watching games he plays but I wouldnt be the only one👍