Charlie Smyth signs professional NFL contract with the New Orleans Saints

By Kieran Lynch
Published 29th Mar 2024, 16:48 BST
Charlie Smyth has signed for the New Orleans Saints according to reports.Charlie Smyth has signed for the New Orleans Saints according to reports.
Charlie Smyth has signed for the New Orleans Saints according to reports.
According to Pro Football Ireland, Mayobridge’s Charlie Smyth has signed a professional NFL contract with the New Orleans Saints.

The former Down Gaelic Footballer has been attracting plenty of attention since heading Stateside, and now he has realised his dream of becoming a professional kicker.

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Smyth earned a work out with the Saints after an impressive showing at the NFL Combine.

Alongside fellow Irishmen Rory Beggan, Mark Jackson and Darragh Leader, he trained in Florida for three weeks ahead of the Combine, where he showed what he can do in front of scouts for all 32 teams, nailing 12 of his 16 kicks.

He also went viral on social media for nailing a kick from 66 yards, as well as a 63-yarder in windy conditions.

Smyth’s life could change forever, as the average NFL kicker earns $860,000 per year, and the highest paid kicker, Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens, has a salary of $6,000,000.

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