The Chicago Bears have taken a look at an unusual prospect before training camp, hosting a tryout for the tallest player ever to appear in Australia’s top rugby league competition. The visit comes as the former rugby professional continues his push to earn a place in the NFL.
The move highlights how NFL teams keep searching for size, athletic traits and nontraditional backgrounds during the offseason. A player with a rugby résumé and rare height naturally stands out, especially when clubs are sorting through options for the back end of the roster ahead of camp.
While the trimmed report does not detail the outcome of the session, the tryout itself suggests Chicago saw enough potential to bring him in for a closer evaluation. Cross-code transitions are always challenging, but teams are often willing to explore whether an athlete’s physical profile can translate to the American game.
For the Bears, the timing fits the broader preseason process, with teams using workouts and transactions to test talent before competition intensifies. For the Australian rugby veteran, it marks another step in an ambitious attempt to turn a standout sporting background into an NFL opportunity.
