Travis Clayton, former eighth-tier rugby star, chosen by Buffalo Bills in NFL draft | NFL

Former rugby union player Travis Clayton has been selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL draft. The Englishman’s selection sees him join former Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit in American football.Clayton, 23, was selected with the 221st overall pick in the seventh round despite having never played a game in the sport.The 6ft 7in athlete, who played eighth-tier rugby for hometown club Basingstoke in the Counties 2 Hampshire Division, was selected from the NFL’s international player pathway programme as an offensive lineman.In a social media post, Clayton thanked fans in the UK for…