‘Everybody in the village is over the moon’ – rise of ex-GAA player Charlie Smyth in NFL hailed by his former coachCo Down athlete’s career has taken off since moving to the US to pursue a career in the NFL with the New Orleans SaintsCharlie Smyth of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Photo: Getty ImagesKeith Kelly Today at 06:30A former Gaelic football coach of rising Irish NFL star Charlie Smyth has praised his “phenomenal” kicking ability which he attributes to his GAA background.

Source: Irish Independent February 07, 2026 17:32 UTC