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The '''International Player Pathway Program''' ('''IPPP''') is a program run by the [[National Football League]] (NFL) to increase the number of players from outside the United States or Canada in the NFL. The program was formed as part of the NFL's strategy to grow globally as it provides athletes with the opportunity to play in the league. Its aim is to increase the pool of talent and ultimately drive global fan growth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://operations.nfl.com/updates/the-players/four-international-players-added-to-practice-squads-for-2017-season/|title=Four International Players Added to Practice Squads for 2017 Season|website=[[NFL.com]]|date=25 May 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/what-exactly-is-the-nfl-international-pathway-player-program/|title=What exactly is the NFL International Pathway Player program?|website=americanfootballinternational.com|date=17 January 2022 }}</ref>

==Background==
The International Player Pathway Program was not the first initiative by the NFL to introduce foreign talent into its pool of players and neither is it, as yet, the longest running. The first such program was the NFL International Development Practice Squad Program that ran between 2004 and 2009. Following a short hiatus of seven years there was a single incarnation of NFL Undiscovered in 2016 and building immediately on the success of that trial the IPPP was instituted in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/id/21230190|title=New program opens doors for four NFL hopefuls|date=2 November 2017|website=ESPN.com|access-date=21 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://theinsidezone.com/international-player-pathway-program-will-change-nfl|title=The International Player Pathway Program: What it is, and why it will change the NFL|date=26 June 2017|access-date=7 May 2019|archive-date=20 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420055104/https://theinsidezone.com/international-player-pathway-program-will-change-nfl|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/international-players-added-to-four-practice-squads-0ap3000000811256|title=International players added to four practice squads|website=NFL.com|access-date=7 May 2019}}</ref>

===NFL International Development Practice Squad Program===
The NFL International [[Practice Squad]] Program was an initiative run by the NFL in which selected players from outside the United States or Canada were assigned to the practice squads of NFL teams. The program began in 2004<ref name=espn>Bill Williamson, [http://myespn.go.com/blogs/hashmarks/0-7-543/International-practice-squad-players-assigned.html International practice-squad players assigned] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090911181235/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/hashmarks/0-7-543/International-practice-squad-players-assigned.html |date=September 11, 2009 }}, ESPN, June 12, 2008.</ref> and was concluded five years later in 2009 but during that time many players from a multitude of nations<ref name=tribune>[http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2008/05/23/nfl_expands_international_practice_squad NFL Expands International Practice Squad Program] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080711053248/http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2008/05/23/nfl_expands_international_practice_squad |date=July 11, 2008 }}, ''[[The News Tribune]]'', May 23, 2008.</ref> were given the opportunity to play in the NFL or other professional football leagues like the [[Arena Football League]], the [[United Football League (2009–2012)|United Football League]] and the [[Canadian Football League]].

===NFL Undiscovered===
Two [[British people|British]]-born former NFL players, [[Aden Durde]] (NFLUK head of football development) and two-time [[Super Bowl]] winner [[Osi Umenyiora]], were concerned that there were no clear pathways into the NFL for players who had not gone to high school and/or college in the United States, and, as a result, the NFL was potentially missing out on some exceptional players. Wanting to remedy this, in early 2016, they used their personal and professional contacts from their time in the NFL to create a training program and to set up meetings and tryouts with NFL teams for a small number of specially selected [[American football|football]] players. These players' potential had been scouted primarily by watching YouTube videos.<ref name="NFL Undiscovered">{{cite AV media |date=2016 |title=NFL Undiscovered |medium=video |language=en |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRdw3IjKY2gmSwA4gV8OaocR4psD1sa6w |publisher=NFL }}</ref> The initial group of players all lived, worked and played amateur [[American football|football]] in [[Europe]]. At the time, the program was not yet officially named the International Player Pathway, but it was fully sanctioned and supported by the NFL. Additionally, the League had commissioned a mini-series documentary to be made, called NFL Undiscovered, that followed the participants of the program.

In 2017 the IPP was implemented with systems for choosing which division sponsors the program annually, as well as special regulations applying to the teams being assigned the players. The program has grown every year since its launch and, as of 2020, more than half (19 of 32) of all NFL teams have signed international players as a direct result of the program.

==Eligibility==
In 2017, potential applicants to NFL Undiscovered were asked to meet specific requirements and were advised to follow a particular application process.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/us-sport/nfl-draft-2017-undrafted-european-athletes-a7596096.html |first=Ed |last= Malyon |date= February 23, 2017 |title= The NFL want talented young European athletes to enter the draft - here's how to be in with the chance of a lifetime |work= The Independent }}</ref> Some of these criteria have either changed over time or there is some discretion applied during the selection process, as not all the athletes that have come through the program in the intervening years meet all of the following criteria.
* age 24 or younger 
* out of high school (or equivalent) for at least four years
* did not play American football at a US college
* ability to speak English
* not a citizen of the US or Canada
* must be available and eligible to travel to the US for two months from the first week in March

==Roster regulations==
The NFL has specific regulations for players that sign through the IPP. The teams to which each IPP player is assigned are allowed 91 players<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2019/8/29/20837438/updated-look-at-the-steelers-91-man-roster-with-jersey-numbers-before-preseason-week-4-jhavonte-dean|title=An updated look at the Steelers 91-man roster with jersey numbers before Preseason Week 4|date=August 29, 2019|website=Behind the Steel Curtain}}</ref> on their off-season rosters, one more than those teams that are not participating in the IPP that year. At the point when these rosters need to be cut to 53 (at the end of pre-season), the participating teams must decide the status of their IPP players.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2019/08/buffalo-bills-christian-wade-and-the-international-pathway-program-what-fans-needs-to-know.html|title=Bills' Wade and International Pathway Program: What fans need to know|date=August 19, 2019|website=newyorkupstate}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2019/8/18/20810950/clarifying-the-buffalo-bills-roster-status-with-running-back-christian-wade|title=Clarifying the Buffalo Bills roster status with running back Christian Wade|first=Matt|last=Warren|date=August 18, 2019|website=Buffalo Rumblings}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://billswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/19/what-the-buffalo-bills-can-do-christian-wade/|title=What the Bills can do with RB Christian Wade|date=August 19, 2019}}</ref>

First, the team can keep their IPP player on their 53-man roster. If they waive the player, he goes through the NFL's waiver system, which allows him to be claimed by another team. If he clears waivers, the team can sign the player to their practice squad. If they do, they may elect to take an exemption for the IPP player, giving them an extra spot on their practice squad. If they utilize the exemption, that player cannot be signed to the active roster of any team during the season, but starting in 2024 the player can be elevated for up to three games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://operations.nfl.com/updates/football-ops/nfl-to-expand-practice-squad-to-include-one-international-player-for-all-32-clubs-in-2024/|publisher=[[National Football League]]|title=NFL to Expand Practice Squad To Include One International Player For All 32 Clubs in 2024|date=September 13, 2023}}</ref> If the exemption is declined, the player is treated like any other practice squad player, and can be promoted to a team's active roster. If the player chooses to sign with a team other than the one to which he was assigned, that team may not claim the exemption.

==Notable participants==
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|+ NFL players who participated in the NFL Undiscovered and International Player Pathway programs
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! Season
! Player
! Nationality
! Previous sport(s)
! Position
! Debut team
! class="unsortable" |{{abbr|Ref|References}}
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! rowspan="2" |2016
|'''{{sortname| Anthony | Dablé |Anthony Dablé}}'''||{{flag|France}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Wide receiver]]||[[New York Giants]]|| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/france-anthony-dable-signs-contract-with-new-york-giants/|title=France's Anthony Dablé Signs Contract With New York Giants|website=americanfootballinternational.com|date=18 February 2016 }}</ref>
|-
|'''{{sortname| Moritz | Böhringer |Moritz Böhringer}}'''||{{flag| Germany}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Wide receiver]]||[[Minnesota Vikings]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/minnesota-vikings-cut-ties-german-receiver-moritz-bohringer/|title=Minnesota Vikings cut ties with German receiver Moritz Böhringer|date=September 2, 2017|website=American Football International}}</ref>
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! rowspan="4" |2017
|'''{{sortname|Alex|Gray|Alex Gray (rugby union)}}'''||{{flag|UK}}||[[Rugby union]]||[[Tight end]]|| | [[Atlanta Falcons]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/story/_/id/19458812/england-sevens-star-alex-gray-signs-atlanta-falcons-practice-squad|title=England sevens star Alex Gray signs for Atlanta Falcons practice squad|website=espn.co.uk.com|date=25 May 2017 }}</ref>
|-
|'''{{sortname|Alex|Jenkins|Alex Jenkins|nolink=1}}'''||{{flag|UK}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Defensive end]]|| | [[New Orleans Saints]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/sport/other-sport/bath-american-footballer-alex-jenkins-75502|title=Bath American footballer Alex Jenkins signs for NFL side New Orleans Saints for 2017 season|website=bathchronicle.co.uk|date=25 May 2017 }}</ref>
|-
|'''{{sortname|Eric|Nzeocha|Eric Nzeocha}}'''||{{flag|Germany}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Linebacker]]|| | [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-add-international-player-to-practice-squad-for-2017-season-18895247|title=Bucs Add International Player to Practice Squad for 2017 Season|website=buccaneers.com}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Efe|Obada|Efe Obada}}'''||{{flag|UK}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Defensive end]]|| | [[Carolina Panthers]]||<ref>{{cite web |title=Panthers awarded international player |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-awarded-international-player-18895578 |website=Panthers.com |access-date=28 August 2022}}</ref>
|-
! rowspan="5" |2018
|'''{{sortname| Moritz | Böhringer |Moritz Böhringer}}'''||{{flag| Germany}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Tight end]]|| | [[Cincinnati Bengals]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/moritz-boehringer-added-to-cincinnati-bengals-roster-0ap3000000930856|title=Moritz Boehringer added to Cincinnati Bengals roster|website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref>
|-
|'''{{sortname| Christopher | Ezeala |Christopher Ezeala}}'''||{{flag|Germany}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Running back]]||  | [[Baltimore Ravens]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/8-international-players-added-to-nfl-rosters-for-2018-season-0ap3000000935595|title=8 international players added to NFL rosters for 2018 Season|website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname| Jordan | Mailata |Jordan Mailata}}'''||{{flag|Australia}}||[[Rugby league]]||[[Offensive tackle]]||[[Philadelphia Eagles]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-draft-australian-rugby-player-jordan-mailata-0ap3000000930138|title=Eagles draft Australian rugby player Jordan Mailata|website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref>
|-
|'''{{sortname| Tigie | Sankoh |Tigie Sankoh}}'''||{{flag|UK}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Defensive back]]|| | [[Cleveland Browns]]||<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2018/5/14/17352144/browns-assigned-db-tigie-sankoh-to-offseason-roster-from-nfls-international-program|title=Browns assigned DB Tigie Sankoh to offseason roster from NFL's international program|newspaper=Dawgs by Nature|date=14 May 2018 }}</ref>
|-
|'''{{sortname|Christian|Scotland-Williamson| Christian Scotland-Williamson}}'''||{{flag|UK}}||[[Rugby union]]||[[Tight end]]|| | [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/Article/Pittsburgh-Steelers-sign-former-ruby-star-Christian-Scotland-Williamson-117876098/|title=Steelers sign former ruby star Christian Scotland-Williamson|website=247sports.com}}</ref>
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! rowspan="4" |2019
|'''{{sortname| Valentine | Holmes |Valentine Holmes}}'''||{{flag|Australia}}||[[Rugby league]]||[[Running back]]|| | [[New York Jets]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/jets-sign-valentine-holmes/|title=Jets sign Valentine Holmes|website=NBCSports.com|first=Williams|last=Charean|date=April 8, 2019}}</ref>
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|'''{{sortname| Jakob | Johnson |Jakob Johnson}}'''||{{flag|Germany}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Fullback (gridiron football)|Fullback]]|| | [[New England Patriots]]||<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wells |first1=Adam |title=Jakob Johnson makes NFL debut with Patriots|url=https://volswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/24/jakob-johnson-makes-nfl-debut-with-patriots/|website=USAToday.com |date=24 September 2019 |access-date=September 25, 2019}}</ref>
|-
|'''{{sortname| Durval | Queiroz Neto |Durval Queiroz Neto}}'''||{{flag|Brazil}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Defensive tackle]]|| | [[Miami Dolphins]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/miami-dolphins-re-sign-brazilian-durval-queiroz-neto/|title=Miami Dolphins re-sign Brazilian Durval Queiroz Neto|website=americanfootballinternational.com|date=10 April 2020 }}</ref>
|-
|'''{{sortname| Christian | Wade |Christian Wade}}'''||{{flag|UK}}||[[Rugby union]]||[[Running back]]||[[Buffalo Bills]]||<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-nfl-international-player-christian-wade |title=NFL International player Christian Wade allocated to the Bills |website=buffalobills.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409005547/https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-nfl-international-player-christian-wade |archive-date=9 April 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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! rowspan="4" |2020
|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname| Isaac | Alarcón |Isaac Alarcón}}'''||{{flag| Mexico}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Offensive tackle]]|| |[[Dallas Cowboys]]||<ref name="2020 NFC East">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-east-teams-assigned-international-players-for-2020-0ap3000001111958|title=NFC East teams assigned international players for 2020|website=NFL.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-28}}</ref>
|-
|'''{{sortname| David | Bada |David Bada}}'''||{{flag|Germany}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Defensive tackle]]|| |[[Washington Football Team]]||<ref name="2020 NFC East"/>
|-
|'''{{sortname| Matt | Leo |Matt Leo}}'''||{{flag|Australia}}||[[Australian rules football]]||[[Defensive end]]|| |[[Philadelphia Eagles]]||<ref name="2020 NFC East"/>
|-
|'''{{sortname| Sandro | Platzgummer |Sandro Platzgummer}}'''||{{flag|Austria}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Running back]]|| |[[New York Giants]]||<ref name="2020 NFC East"/>
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! rowspan="5" |2021
| '''{{sortname| Aaron | Donkor | Aaron Donkor}}''' || {{flag|Germany}} || [[American football|Football]] ||[[Defensive end]] || [[Seattle Seahawks]] ||<ref name="2021IPP">{{cite web |title=Four players added to 2021 NFL rosters through Intentional Player Pathway program |url= https://www.nfl.com/_amp/four-players-added-to-2021-nfl-rosters-international-player-pathway-program |website=NFL.com }}</ref>
|-
| '''{{sortname| Alfredo | Gutiérrez | Alfredo Gutiérrez (American football)}}''' || {{flag|Mexico}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[San Francisco 49ers]] ||<ref name="2021IPP"/>
|-
|'''{{sortname| Max | Pircher | Max Pircher|}}''' || {{flag|Italy}} ||  [[Handball]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Los Angeles Rams]] ||<ref name="2021IPP"/>
|-
|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname| Sammis | Reyes | Sammis Reyes}}''' || {{flag|Chile}} || [[Basketball]] || [[Tight end]] || [[Washington Football Team]] || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/roundup-washington-signs-sammis-reyes-tulane-basketball-chile|title=Roundup: Washington signs Sammis Reyes from International Player Pathway Program|website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref>
|-
|bgcolor="#ccff99"| '''{{sortname| Bernhard | Seikovits | Bernhard Seikovits}}''' || {{flag|Austria}} || [[American football|Football]]||[[Tight end]] || [[Arizona Cardinals]] || <ref name="2021IPP"/>
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! rowspan="7" |2022
|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Marcel|Dabo|Marcel Dabo}}''' || {{flag|Germany}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Cornerback]] || [[Indianapolis Colts]]|| <ref name="2022IPP">{{cite news |date=May 3, 2022 |title=Four players added to AFC South rosters for 2022 season through NFL International Player Pathway program |website=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/four-players-afc-south-rosters-2022-nfl-international-player-pathway-program |access-date=May 5, 2022}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Roy|Mbaeteka|Roy Mbaeteka}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[New York Giants]] ||<ref>{{cite news |author=Eisen, Michael |title=Mentored by Osi Umenyiora, Nigerian OT Roy Mbaeteka signs with Giants |url=https://www.giants.com/news/roy-mbaeteka-osi-umenyiora-nigeria-international-player-pathway-program |website=Giants.com |date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=April 16, 2022}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Haggai|Ndubuisi|Haggai Ndubuisi}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Arizona Cardinals]] ||<ref>{{cite news |author=Urban, Darren |title=Cardinals Sign Nigerian Offensive Lineman Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-nigerian-offensive-lineman-haggai-chisom-ndubuisi |website=AZCArdinals.com |date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=April 19, 2022}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Adedayo|Odeleye|Adedayo Odeleye}}''' || {{flag|UK}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Defensive end]] || [[Houston Texans]]|| <ref name="2022IPP"/>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Thomas|Odukoya|Thomas Odukoya}}''' || {{flag|Netherlands}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Tight end]] || [[Tennessee Titans]]|| <ref name="2022IPP"/>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Kehinde Oginni|Hassan|Kehinde Oginni Hassan}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[Basketball]] || [[Defensive end]] || [[Kansas City Chiefs]]||<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.americanfootballinternational.com/kansas-city-chiefs-sign-nfl-ipps-kehinde-oginni-hassan/|title=Kansas City Chiefs sign NFL IPP's Kehinde Oginni Hassan|author=MacKenzie, Daniel|date=May 9, 2022|website=americanfootballinternational.com}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Ayo|Oyelola|Ayo Oyelola|nolink=1}}''' || {{flag|UK}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Strong safety]] || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]||<ref name="2022IPP"/>
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! rowspan="8" |2023
|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Junior|Aho|Junior Aho}}''' || {{flag|France}}|| [[American football|Football]] || [[Lineman (gridiron football)|Defensive line]] || [[Minnesota Vikings]] ||<ref name="2023IPP">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/international-player-pathway-program-adds-eight-players-to-nfl-rosters-2023|title=International Player Pathway program adds eight players to NFL rosters for 2023 season|website=NFL.com|date=May 4, 2023 |access-date=May 24, 2023}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|C. J.|Okoye}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[Basketball]] || [[Lineman (gridiron football)|Defensive line]] || [[Los Angeles Chargers]] ||<ref name="2023IPP"/>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Haggai|Ndubuisi|Haggai Ndubuisi}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Denver Broncos]] ||<ref name="2023IPP"/>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|David|Ebuka Agoha|David Ebuka Agoha}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[Basketball]] || [[Lineman (gridiron football)|Defensive line]] || [[Las Vegas Raiders]] ||<ref name="2023IPP"/>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Chukwuebuka|Godrick|Chukwuebuka Godrick|nolink=1}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[Basketball]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ||<ref name="2023IPP"/>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Roy|Mbaeteka|Roy Mbaeteka}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Chicago Bears]] ||<ref name="2023IPP"/>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Kenneth|Odumegwu|Kenneth Odumegwu}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[Basketball]] || [[Lineman (gridiron football)|Defensive line]] || [[Green Bay Packers]] ||<ref name="2023IPP"/>
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|'''{{sortname| Max | Pircher | Max Pircher|}}''' || {{flag|Italy}} ||  [[Handball]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Detroit Lions]] ||<ref name="Lions 2023">{{cite news |last=Birkett |first=Dave |title=Detroit Lions add OT Max Pircher through NFL's International Pathways Program |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/05/22/detroit-lions-max-pircher-nfl-international-program/70244483007/ |website=Freep.com |date=May 22, 2023 |access-date=May 24, 2023}}</ref>{{refn|group=note|The Lions were originally assigned Australian tight end Patrick Murtagh, but he left the International Player Pathway Program due to a medical concern.<ref name="Lions 2023"/>}}
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! rowspan="25" |2024
|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname| Isaac | Alarcón |Isaac Alarcón}}'''||{{flag| Mexico}}||[[American football|Football]]||[[Offensive tackle]]|| |[[San Francisco 49ers]]||<ref>{{Cite news|title=49ers Sign OL Alarcon to Reserve/Future Contract|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-ol-alarcon-to-reserve-future-contract|website=49ers.com|date=January 23, 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname |Louis |Rees-Zammit |Louis Rees-Zammit}}''' || {{flag|UK}} || [[Rugby union]] || [[Running back]] || [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ||<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/68686340 | title=Louis Rees-Zammit: Former Wales rugby union wing joins Kansas City Chiefs | work=BBC Sport | date=29 March 2024 |accessdate=4 April 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname |Charlie |Smyth |Charlie Smyth}}''' || {{flag|Ireland}} || [[Gaelic football]] || [[Kicker (American football)|Kicker]] || [[New Orleans Saints]] ||<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/68661901 | title=Charlie Smyth: Gaelic footballer gets NFL deal with New Orleans Saints | work=BBC Sport | date=29 March 2024 |accessdate=4 April 2024}}</ref>
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|'''{{sortname |Max |Pircher |Max Pircher}}''' || {{flag|Italy}} || [[Handball]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Seattle Seahawks]] ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seahawks Sign Tackle Max Pircher |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-tackle-max-pircher |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=www.seahawks.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Haggai|Ndubuisi|Haggai Ndubuisi}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Washington Commanders]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-dl-haggai-chisom-nduisi|publisher=[[Washington Commanders]]|title=Commanders sign DL Haggai Chisom Nduisi |date=3 April 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname |Lorenz |Metz |Lorenz Metz}}''' || {{flag|Germany}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Offensive lineman]] || [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ||<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://bucswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/15/nfl-news-free-agency-tampa-bay-buccaneers-lorenz-metz-international-player-pathway-program/|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|title=Bucs sign international player to bolster offensive line depth|date=April 15, 2024|author=Easterling, Luke}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname |Patrick |Murtagh |Patrick Murtagh}}''' || {{flag|Australia}} || [[Australian rules football]] || [[Tight end]] || [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-australian-te-patrick-murtagh|publisher=[[Jacksonville Jaguars]]|title=Jaguars Sign Australian TE Patrick Murtagh |author=Oehser, John|date=April 15, 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname |Travis |Clayton |Travis Clayton}}''' || {{flag|UK}} || [[Rugby union]] || [[Offensive guard]] || [[Buffalo Bills]] ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch {{!}} Bills select Travis Clayton with No. 221 pick in 2024 draft |url=https://www.buffalobills.com/video/watch-bills-select-travis-clayton-with-no-221-pick-in-2024-draft |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=www.buffalobills.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Bayron|Matos|Bayron Matos}}''' || {{flag|Dominican Republic}} || [[Basketball]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Miami Dolphins]] ||<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bulls/2024/04/27/bayron-matos-dolphins-undrafted-free-agent-usf-jeff-scott-nfl-draft/|newspaper=[[Sun Sentinel]]|title=Dolphins reach agreements with undrafted rookies after draft, including prospect who never played a college snap |date=April 27, 2024|author=Furones, David}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Roy|Mbaeteka|Roy Mbaeteka}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Cleveland Browns]] ||<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns sign T Roy Mbaeteka|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-t-roy-mbaeteka|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=April 29, 2024}}</ref>
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|'''{{sortname|Julius|Welschof|Julius Welschof}}''' || {{flag|Germany}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Linebacker]] || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ||
<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/27/steelers-agree-terms-charlotte-julius-welschof-udfa-nfl-draft/|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|title=Steelers agree to terms with Charlotte UDFA OLB Julius Welschof|author=Koelher, Allison|date=April 27, 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Laekin|Vakalahi|Laekin Vakalahi|nolink=1}}''' || {{flag|Australia}} || [[Rugby league]] || [[Offensive tackle]] || [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-rookie-free-agents-2024|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|title=Eagles sign 7 rookie free agents |date=May 3, 2024|author=Boyle, Owen}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Kehinde Oginni|Hassan|Kehinde Oginni Hassan}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[Basketball]] || [[Defensive end]] || [[Atlanta Falcons]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/falcons-kehinde-oginni-lands-in-atlanta/|work=[[CBS Sports]]|agency=[[RotoWire]]|title=Kehinde Oginni: Lands in Atlanta|date=May 9, 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Jude|McAtamney|Jude McAtamney}}''' || {{flag|Northern Ireland}} || [[Gaelic football]]/[[American football|Football]] || [[Placekicker|Kicker]] || [[New York Giants]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-sign-8-undrafted-rookies-ayir-asante-john-jiles-alex-johnson-nfl-draft-2024|publisher=[[New York Giants]]|title=Giants sign 8 undrafted rookies, including 1 international player |author=Salomone, Dan|date=10 May 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Denzel|Daxon|Denzel Daxon|nolink=y}}''' || {{flag|The Bahamas}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Defensive tackle]] || [[Dallas Cowboys]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/05/minor-nfl-transactions-5-10-24|website=ProFootballRumors.com|date=May 10, 2024|title=Minor NFL Transactions: 5/10/2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Thomas|Yassmin|Thomas Yassmin}}''' || {{flag|Australia}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Tight end]] || [[Denver Broncos]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-13-college-free-agents-x7676|publisher=[[Denver Broncos]]|title=Broncos sign 13 college free agents |author=DiLalla, Aric|date=May 10, 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|David|Olajiga|David Olajiga|nolink=1}}''' || {{flag|UK}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Defensive tackle]] || [[Los Angeles Rams]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-transactions-monday-5-13-2/|website=NFLTradeRumors.co|title=NFL Transactions: Monday 5/13|date=May 13, 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname| Sammis | Reyes | Sammis Reyes}}''' || {{flag|Chile}} || [[Basketball]] || [[Tight end]] || [[Minnesota Vikings]] || <ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Sign TE Sammis Reyes After Tryout|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/sammis-reyes-tight-end-signed-tryout|website=Vikings.com|date=May 13, 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname| Jotham | Russell | Jotham Russell}}''' || {{flag|Australia}} || [[Rugby league]] || [[Defensive end]] || [[New England Patriots]] || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-four-rookie-free-agents-release-rb-ke-shawn-vaughn|publisher=[[New England Patriots]]|title=Patriots Sign Four Rookie Free Agents; Release RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn |date=May 13, 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Junior|Aho|Junior Aho}}''' || {{flag|France}}|| [[American football|Football]] || [[Lineman (gridiron football)|Defensive line]] || [[Carolina Panthers]] ||<ref name="Junior Aho">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/panthers-sign-french-defensive-lineman-junior-aho-as-their-international-player|website=[[ProFootballTalk]]|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|date=May 20, 2024|title=Panthers sign French defensive lineman Junior Aho as their international player|author=Smith, Michael David}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Praise|Olatoke|Praise Olatoke}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}}/{{flag|Scotland}}|| [[Track and field]]/[[American football|Football]] || [[Wide receiver]] || [[Los Angeles Chargers]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chargers-sign-nigerian-scottish-sprinter-praise-olatoke-to-play-wide-receiver|website=[[ProFootballTalk]]|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|title=Chargers sign Nigerian-Scottish sprinter Praise Olatoke to play wide receiver|date=June 14, 2024|author=Smith, Michael David}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Alex|Hale|Alex Hale}}''' || {{flag|Australia}}|| [[American football|Football]] || [[Kicker (gridiron football)|Kicker]] || [[Green Bay Packers]]||<ref name="Alex Hale">{{Cite news |author=Western, Evan |date=August 21, 2024 |title=Packers designate K Alex Hale as international player, release Kenneth Odumegwu |url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2024/8/21/24225595/packers-designate-k-alex-hale-as-international-player-release-kenneth-odumegwu |access-date=August 22, 2024 |website=[[ProFootballTalk]] |publisher=[[SB Nation]]}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Adedayo|Odeleye|Adedayo Odeleye}}''' || {{flag|UK}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Defensive end]] || [[Baltimore Ravens]]|| <ref>{{cite web|title=Ravens Sign International Player to Practice Squad|url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/baltimore-ravens-transaction-adedayo-odeleye-international-player-signing-practice-squad-2024|author=Mink, Ryan|website=BaltimoreRavens.com|date=August 30, 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Ayo|Oyelola|Ayo Oyelola|nolink=1}}''' || {{flag|UK}} || [[American football|Football]] || [[Strong safety]] || [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-move-x8374|website=Steelers.com|title=Steelers make roster move |author=Varley, Teresa|date=September 2, 2024}}</ref>
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|bgcolor="#ccff99"|'''{{sortname|Kenneth|Odumegwu|Kenneth Odumegwu}}''' || {{flag|Nigeria}} || [[Basketball]] || [[Lineman (gridiron football)|Defensive line]] || [[Seattle Seahawks]] ||<ref>{{cite web |last1=Boyle |first1=John |title=Seahawks Sign Kenneth Odumegwu & Quinton Bohanna To Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-kenneth-odumegwu-quinton-bohanna-to-practice-squad |website=seahawks.com |access-date=5 September 2024}}</ref>
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==See also==
* [[Foreign players in the National Football League]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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