Could Louis Rees-Zammit play with Travis Kelce next season? Wales rugby star ‘to visit the Kansas City Chiefs this week’ ahead of Patrick Mahomes and co’s quest for Super Bowl three-peat

Louis Rees-Zammit will reportedly visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday as the Welsh rugby star continues his bid to become an NFL player.

The Welshman is one of the biggest names in the International Player Pathway Program after shocking the rugby world when he announced he would be leaving the sport to pursue a career in the NFL.

The 23-year-old, who has 32 caps for Wales, took part in a Pathways Pro International Players Day at the University of South Florida last week but said he was disappointed by his performance in front of the team’s scouts. the NFL.

Despite his own dissatisfaction, Rees-Zammit has clearly impressed scouts, as he has already garnered plenty of interest, including from the reigning Super Bowl champions.

Rees-Zammit could bolster Patrick Mahomes’ offense as the Chiefs look to complete a historic three-peat with Report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport that the Welshman will visit Kansas City on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old, who has earned 32 caps for Wales, could bolster Patrick Mahomes’ offense.

The winger shocked the rugby world when he announced he would pursue a career in the NFL.

Rees-Zammit, who is said to be trying out a role as a running back, wide receiver or returner, will also visit the Denver Broncos, according to the report.

The two AFC West rivals are not the only teams hosting the former rugby star, with Rees-Zammit traveling to New York and Cleveland last week.

The former Gloucester winger is said to have visited the Jets and Browns amid his NFL pursuit.

It comes after the winger recorded a blisteringly fast time of 4.44 seconds in his 40-yard sprint at the IPPP Pro Day last Wednesday.

Only 11 players since 2013 have run a 40-yard dash under 4.30 seconds at the NFL Combine.

Rees-Zammit, a former British and Irish Lion, would have been ranked among the top 30 fastest draft prospects at this year’s NFL Draft Combine.

Rees-Zammit, known for his blistering pace on the rugby field, admitted however, according to NFL reporter Rob Maaddi, that he was not impressed with his performance that day.

“Catching kickoffs, catching kicks and kicks, catching punts, there are a lot of transferable skills, and I think the running back is probably best shown, having the ball in my hand early, being able to find space, being able to be aware of surroundings,” Rees-Zammit told Maaddi of the Associated Press.

“A little disappointed with my 40,” the Welsh international said of his performance on Wednesday. “Last week I had some really good times. I was getting low 4.3 seconds, high 4.2 seconds. So, it is what it is. It’s just what happens that day. But I know I can run that fast.

Participated in an International Pathways Players Pro Day, at the University of South Florida

“I’m not trying to make excuses or anything, but I know what I can do and I’m happy with the day and how it went.”

Speaking further about his experiences in the IPPP, the former Wales international told Mail Sport: “How much we have learned, on and off the pitch, has been incredible – the change is crazy.”

Despite that, he remains focused on performing each day, stating that he was trying not to look too far into the future.

“That’s not even on my mind…if I had any doubt in my head, I wouldn’t do this,” he said.

“You have to believe in yourself and have complete confidence in your ability.”