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    • Charlie Smyth (born 26 June 2001) is an Irish multi-sport athlete who plays as a placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He has previously played Gaelic football as a goalkeeper at senior level for the Down county team, before joining the NFL's International Player Pathway Program (IPPP) in 2024. … See more

    Gaelic football career

    Smyth began playing Gaelic football when he was four years old. He first came to prominence as the goalkeeper for
    In … See more

    Born26 June 2001 · Mayobridge, Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland
    Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
    Weight210 lb (95 kg)
    PositionPlacekicker
    American football career

    In January 2024, Smyth began training to play in the National Football League (NFL) via the National Football League's International Player Pathway Program. He participated in the NFL Scouting Combine where he c… See more

    Personal life

    Smyth is a native of Mayobridge, Newry. He attended St Colman's College. Smyth studied at St Mary's University College, where he was completing a master's degree in physical education. Prior to that, Smyth had … See more

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  1. Charlie Smyth
    Charlie Smyth (born 26 June 2001) is an Irish multi-sport athlete who plays as a placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He has previously played Gaelic football as a goalkeeper at senior level for the Down county team, before joining the NFL's International Player Pathway Program (IPPP) in 2024.
    Position: Goalkeeper
    Sport: Gaelic Football

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