A recent trial in London hosted 150 teenagers attempting to win a place for the inaugural year of the NFL Academy.
A recent trial in London hosted 150 teenagers attempting to win a place for the inaugural year of the NFL Academy.
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Tottenham Hotspurs' new ground -- the first custom-built NFL stadium outside the US -- provided a stunning background for the young athletes to showcase their prowess.
Tottenham Hotspurs' new ground -- the first custom-built NFL stadium outside the US -- provided a stunning background for the young athletes to showcase their prowess.
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They undertook exercises similar to the NFL scouting system intended to test speed and explosiveness.
They undertook exercises similar to the NFL scouting system intended to test speed and explosiveness.
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There were two jumping drills -- the vertical jump (pictured) and the broad jump.
There were two jumping drills -- the vertical jump (pictured) and the broad jump.
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An agility drill tested trialists' ability to change direction at speed.
An agility drill tested trialists' ability to change direction at speed.
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And the 40-yard dash tested raw speed -- an invaluable attribute for a running back or wide receiver.
And the 40-yard dash tested raw speed -- an invaluable attribute for a running back or wide receiver.
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A number of British NFL stars were in attendance to inspire the young hopefuls, including Carolina Panthers' defensive end Efe Obada (right).
A number of British NFL stars were in attendance to inspire the young hopefuls, including Carolina Panthers' defensive end Efe Obada (right).
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