Former track athlete Carlin Isles has been given the opportunity to prove himself in the NFL by the Detroit Lions.
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Former track athlete Carlin Isles has been given the opportunity to prove himself in the NFL by the Detroit Lions.
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The 24-year-old has completed the 40-yard dash in under 4.3 seconds.
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The 24-year-old has completed the 40-yard dash in under 4.3 seconds.
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Seen here in action for San Francisco at the World Club Sevens in August 2013, Isles took up rugby the previous year.
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Seen here in action for San Francisco at the World Club Sevens in August 2013, Isles took up rugby the previous year.
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The winger has become a key member of the U.S. international team -- here scoring a try against Kenya at the Gold Coast Sevens in Australia in October 2013.
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The winger has become a key member of the U.S. international team -- here scoring a try against Kenya at the Gold Coast Sevens in Australia in October 2013.
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With the Lions set to miss the NFL playoffs, Isles will be available for the next round of the Sevens World Series in Las Vegas from January 24-26.
Rugby speedster gets NFL chance —
With the Lions set to miss the NFL playoffs, Isles will be available for the next round of the Sevens World Series in Las Vegas from January 24-26.
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Kenya-born Daniel Adongo made the switch from rugby to the NFL this year, joining Indianapolis Colts as an outside linebacker. He was promoted to the active roster in December.
Rugby speedster gets NFL chance —
Kenya-born Daniel Adongo made the switch from rugby to the NFL this year, joining Indianapolis Colts as an outside linebacker. He was promoted to the active roster in December.