Louis Rees-Zammit is set to make his highly anticipated American football debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Fans in the UK can catch the game live on Sky Sports Mix, starting at midnight on Sunday, August 11 (Saturday night in the US). The broadcast will conclude at 3 a.m. UK time on Sunday.
NFL analyst Nate Taylor discussed Rees-Zammit’s chances of making the roster ahead of the opening game of pre-season.
“Louis Rees-Zammit is about to do something that is truly commendable, and also mind-boggling,” explained The Athletic journalist Taylor. “He’s never ever played organised football. Ever. And he will do it on Saturday in the NFL.
“I don’t know how its going to go, but whether it’s extremely impressive or it’s extremely embarrassing, I cannot stress how much he needs to be commended for getting to this point.
“As I’m writing the sentence on the page, I know that’s a fact. It’s still jarring to write it, and to read it out loud, that he has never taken a snap of organised football at any point in his life.
“I hope he plays the majority of the second half. If I were Dave Toub (assistant coach), he should be back for every kick-off return because that is clearly his best chance to make a case for him to make the roster.”
Louis Rees-Zammit’s dating history includes Manchester United legends daughter
After an intensive 10-week training program, Rees-Zammit signed with the Chiefs and is now eyeing a spot on the final 53-man roster. His rise in the sporting world has been meteoric, capturing the attention of fans and media alike.
But it’s not just his professional life making headlines. Rees-Zammit’s personal life has also been a hot topic, featuring relationships with high-profile personalities, from a Premier League legend’s daughter to a famous YouTuber and a notable model/DJ.
Alicia Scholes
In December 2019, before his international debut for Wales, Rees-Zammit posted a photo of himself playing for Gloucester. Alicia Scholes, daughter of football legend Paul Scholes, humorously suggested an England debut was imminent, despite Rees-Zammit’s Welsh roots. He firmly replied, “Wales*”.
In a BBC interview, Rees-Zammit spoke about his past relationship with Alicia, a professional netball player for London Pulse. He revealed the light-hearted attempts by her father to sway him towards England, which he steadfastly resisted.
Alicia and her father Paul found themselves in the spotlight in 2021 due to a viral video that led to playful banter among rival supporters.