Ben Te Kura leaves NRL to pursue NFL career in 2027

Ben Te Kura, the tallest player in Australia's National Rugby League at 6-foot-9, has left the Brisbane Broncos to focus on a career in the NFL. At just 22 years old and weighing 268 pounds, Te Kura aims to transition to the NFL as an offensive tackle. The Broncos supported his decision and released him from his contract to begin training in the United States. Te Kura's agent has compared him to Jordan Mailata, who successfully made a similar transition to the NFL. Te Kura's decision aligns with the financial incentives many Australian rugby players perceive in pursuing opportunities in American football.

• 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — 6-foot-9, 268-pound Aussie Ben Te Kura quits rugby to pursue NFL career