This page is devoted to all the players who have played in the UK or Ireland who have had NFL trials or have played in the NFL. If you know of a player who had a trial with an NFL club let us know.

Abbott, Vince - Kicker of the San Diego Chargers in the 1988 season. Born on 05/31/1958 in London. Kicked 8 of 12 field goals and 15 of 15 PATs.

Allan, Marvin - WR. Joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006 after an impressive NFL Europe campaign. Went onto join the Miami Dolphins in 2007.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Allen

Alexander, Phil (PA Knights) - the year before he became the London Monarchs kicker, Alexander had a tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles. The following year with World League stats behind him he went to mini-camp with the Chicago Bears and the Houston Oilers

Alexander at Crystal Palace before American Bowl 89

Alexander at Wembley in 1990 with Morten Anderson

Chambers, Dave (ex-Birmingham Bulls and ex-London Olympians) - went to camp with the NY Giants as a DB.

Couper, Scott (Scottish Claymores, ex-Glasgow Lions) - Had a trial for the Chicago Bears in the 1997 American Bowl in Dublin.

Durde, Aden - of NFL Europe’s Hamburg Sea Devils, spent the entire 2005 season with the Carolina Panthers as part of the NFL International Development Practice Squad Programme. In 2006 he joined the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ebubedike, Victor (ex-London Ravens and London Monarchs RB) - Had a trial with the NY Jets in 1990.


Victor X with Freeman McNeill of NY Jets

Flickinger, RobertBorn in Oceanside, California, of an American father and Scottish mother. Attended Georgetown University, and relocated to England after his College career where he played for the GB Spartans in the Football League of Europe in 1994. Played for the GB Lions in the 1998 European Championship qualifier against France. Played for the London Monarchs in 1995, and then the Scottish Claymores between 1996 and 2004. Signed for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2004 as a Defensive End. 

Gill, Owen - Born in the UK. Gill attended Iowa University before being selected 53rd overall in the 1985 draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Traded to the Indianapolis Colts, Gill played two seasons there rushing for 490 yards on 98 carries, and catching 21 passes for 189 yards before playing one game for the LA Rams in 1987.

Hart, Rob - Born in Southampton. Rob kicked for the Eastleigh Devils in the JGL Youth Two Touch League, before joining the kitted league with the Southern Sundevils. He played for the Sheffield Zulus University team and the GB Bulldogs. He moved to America to graduate from Murray State where he set numerous school records. He kicked for the London Monarchs, and then joined the Scottish Claymores in 1999. Invited to Tampa Bay Buccaneers camp in 2002, and kicked for them in pre-season. Invited to Miami Dolphins training camp in July 2003 but got injured.. Invited to New Orleans Saints training camp in 2004, and kicked for them in pre-season. Alltime top points scorer in NFL Europe history with 361 points http://www.nfleurope.com/records/individual/scoring

Rob Hart in an NFL pre-season game playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Miami Dolphins
Courtesy of T.Wagner@Buccaneers.nfl.com

Jackson, Les (Thames Valley Chargers) - had a trial with the San Diego Chargers 1988. Played a season with the New York Knights in the WAFL.

Leatham, Steve (London Olympians, Manchester Spartans) - had a trial with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the late 1980s.

Lloyd, Rhys - signed a free agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens in April 2005 following a standout college kicking career at the University of Minnesota. Moved to the Green Bay Packers in 2006, and was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers at the end of 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_Lloyd

Luckhurst, Mick - Played as kicker for Atlanta Falcons between 1981 and 1987. Completed 115 out of 164 field goals, and 213 of 216 PATs for 558 career points. His best season was 1981 when he made 21 of 33 field goals and 51 out of 51 PATs for 114 points on the season. His most accurate season was 1985 when he completed 77.4% of his field goals (24 of 31) and all 29 PATs.Attended Louisiana Tech in 1995 and 1996, and then joined South Florida University. Was on the practice squad of the Super Bowl XXXVI champion Patriots during 2001 NFL season and became the first Englishman to win a Super Bowl ring in February, 2002.

Mayers, Lorn - After playing two seasons for the London Blitz, Mayers earned a place on the Berlin Thunder NFL Europe team, and then in 2006 was picked up by the Oakland Raiders. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/american_football/4872488.stm


Lorn Mayers playing for the Berlin Thunder

McCready, Scott - New England Patriots WR in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Moved to Carolina Panthers in 2004. Born in London, and played junior football in England before moving to the USA. Allocated to NFL Europe by the New England Patriots for 2002-2005 seasons. Signed for Kansas City Chiefs in 2006. 

O'Donoghue, Neil - Born in Ireland, he attended Auburn College and was their kicker. He was a 5th round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 1977. He played 5 games for the Bills, and then joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who he played for in 1978 and 1979 completing 24 of 43 field goals and 55 of 64 PATs. He played for the St Louis Cardinals between 1980 and 1985 completing 86 of 141 field goals and 181 of 188 PATs. His best season was 1984 when he scored 117 points.Holds several kicking records for the Cardinals, Tampa Bay and Buffalo.http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/players.nsf/ID/05890097 and
http://www.bucpower.com/neil-odonoghue.html.

Parrish, Bernard - Bernie Parrish played 8 years for the Cleveland Browns and won an NFL World Championship in 1964, played in two Pro Bowls (refused to play in two others) played 1st team left cornerback from his first day in training till he retired. Parrish still holds numerous interception records for the Browns was a player coach a Browns All Time All Star Team, selected pro of the year for the Browns in 1964 their last Championship year. Was a baseball All American at University of Florida signed with the Cincinnati Reds baseball club playing a season of professional baseball befor joining the Browns. Parrish wrote "They Call It A Game" a best seller autobiography about life in the NFL. He was a catalyst in the NFL Players Union among many other 1st and only accomplishments by an Irish citizen who proudly carries a current Irish passport. Parrish didn't "try out" he kicked ass for many years from high school in Florida to the Florida Gators, to the NFL.attended Auburn College and was their kicker. He was a 5th round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 1977. He played 5 games for the Bills, and then joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who he played for in 1978 and 1979 completing 24 of 43 field goals and 55 of 64 PATs. He played for the St Louis Cardinals between 1980 and 1985 completing 86 of 141 field goals and 181 of 188 PATs. His best season was 1984 when he scored 117 points.Holds several kicking records for the Cardinals, Tampa Bay and Buffalo.http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/players.nsf/ID/05890097 and
http://www.bucpower.com/neil-odonoghue.html.

Pearce, Mark (ex-Norwich Devils) - Trials with New England Patriots, NY Jets and maybe the Denver Broncos. Last heard playing Defensive Line, Tight End and Punter for Calgary Chargers having been in at least one Grey Cup.

Smith, John (ex-Manchester Allstars) - Born in Southampton, England. Played for the New England Patriots between 1974 and 1983, completing 128 of 191 field goals and completing 308 of 323 PATs for 692 points. His best season was 1980 when he scored 129 points, and his most accurate was 1980 when he completed 76.5% of his field goals and 100% of his PATs. One of his greatest moments was in the Snow Plow game. Most people familiar with the Patriots are aware of the details surrounding the game. The Patriots and Dolphins locked up during a typical December Nor'Easter and neither team was able to generate much offense. Tatupu and fellow fullback Mark Van Eegen did the bulk of the work for the Patriots. Van Eegen picked up 100 yards on 22 carries while Tatupu earned the nickname “The Snowin' Samoan” for his 13 carry, 81-yard performance. The teams combined for just 11 pass completions and Steve Grogan attempted just five for the game. As the game appeared headed for a scoreless tie during regulation, the Patriots somehow managed to move within field goal range and called upon John Smith with less than five minutes to go. During a timeout before the kick, Mark Henderson, an inmate at nearby Walpole State Prison on work release, drove his plow onto the field to clear the yard lines. Acting on instructions from the Patriots sideline, Henderson swerved when he got to the area Smith would eventually be kicking and swept away the snow. Smith, now with enough footing to attempt the kick, made a 33-yarder and the Patriots came away with a 3-0 victory.

St Louis, Joe (London Ravens) - Chicago Bears 1987 or 1988

Willsmere, Russell (Streatham Olympians). Played in the American Bowl at Wembley in 1986 for the Chicago Bears