Can Rugby Players Make It to the NFL? Jordan Mailata Finally Settles the Debate With Jason & Travis Kelce

Kelce Brothers – Travis and Jason are not only known to play some extraordinary football in the NFL, but they also entertain their fans through their podcast – The New Heights. The NFL Stars’ latest episode featured Jordan Mailata, who plays as an offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. The trio discussed several topics.

However, the one topic that caught everyone’s attention was whether the Rugby players were first fit, and then eligible enough to play in the American National Football League. The answer might blow your mind away.

Are Rugby Players fit for NFL

Jordan Malita expressed the fact that rugby players are huge, but stressed that they need to be extremely agile as well. However, when it comes to injuries, Malita, who has represented a team in the rugby league, feels that the NFL is far safer.

‘I don’t think you are wrong. I think a lot of players from Rugby have made a successful transition. It is a tough sport. NFL players do play Rugby, which is a lot about endurance and technique. A lot of players do get confused when it comes to differences. It is a tough sport, and you do need to conserve your energy. Rugby is all about hits, and it’s all about running through everybody,‘ Jordan Malita said during the New Heights Podcast.

Nov 20, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown reception with 31 seconds left against the Los Angeles Chargers SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

In addition, Malita also said that the NFL is a tougher league, as it lasts for close to five months and the players are expected to keep themselves fit and healthy for longer time periods.

Rugby vs NFL – The Difference

Both sports have been played for years, yet the fans at times find themselves confused when it comes to differentiating between the two. While rugby is a sport in which the players have to be constantly on the run for close to 80 minutes divided into two halves, the NFL game lasts for three hours but is divided into four quarters. Also, the playing field for rugby is much bigger than what’s used in the NFL.

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There have been some rugby players who have successfully transitioned into the NFL and vice versa. The one thing that’s common between the two of them is that both are demanding sports, both in terms of physical and mental capacities, and challenge the player on a consistent basis.

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