The phone call that made Briton an NFL trailblazer
Summary
Seydou Traore, a 23-year-old from south London, has become the first graduate of England's NFL Academy to be drafted into the NFL. After moving to the US as a teenager to pursue American football, he overcame many challenges, including training hard and living far from family, to achieve his dream.Key Facts
- Seydou Traore is the first player from England’s NFL Academy to be drafted into the NFL.
- He moved from London to the US as a teenager to play American football.
- The NFL Academy helps international players prepare for the NFL since most players come through the US college system.
- Traore began playing American football at 16 with the London Warriors.
- He trained very hard, waking up at 5 am and practicing every day.
- His move to the US included attending Clearwater Academy in Florida to gain experience.
- Traore’s mother, Zaia, expressed great joy and pride when she heard he was drafted.
- Traore made videos of his athletic skills that helped him get noticed by US coaches.
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