Charlie Smyth

Signed by the New Orleans Saints to a three-year contract, 3/29/24…Prior to signing with New Orleans, Smyth was selected by the National Football League to participate in its International Player Pathway (IPP) program based on his performance as a goalkeeper in Gaelic football

Signed by the New Orleans Saints to a three-year contract, 3/29/24…Prior to signing with New Orleans, Smyth was selected by the National Football League to participate in its International Player Pathway (IPP) program based on his performance as a goalkeeper in Gaelic football…Smyth played Gaelic football since the age of four, which he describes as a mix between soccer and rugby…Made his senior debut in 2023 in Ireland's elite inter-county league, where he excelled at goalie because of his ability to kick the ball through the uprights on free kicks…Ulster-under 20 winner with Down GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) in 2021…Trained for seven months after hours of his 9-4 job as a teacher having never kicked an American football, including time training at IMG academy prior to the NFL scouting combine and participating in a pro day at the University of South Florida…Studied at Belfast University and is now completing his master's degree in physical education…Also served as a school teacher, instructing Irish Language…Born in Newry, Ireland on June 26, 2001.