NRL's Tallest Giant Chases NFL Millions, Following Mailata's Blueprint
Ben Te Kura, a 6-foot-9, 268-pound Australian, has been released by the Brisbane Broncos to bet on himself in American football.
Ben Te Kura, the tallest player in National Rugby League history, has been released by the Brisbane Broncos to chase an NFL contract, betting his rare 6-foot-9, 268-pound frame can be molded into the next great offensive tackle. The 22-year-old Australian is following the blueprint of Philadelphia Eagles star Jordan Mailata, another former rugby league prospect who transformed himself into a $64 million NFL lineman. Te Kura's immediate plan is to bulk up significantly for the rigors of the line of scrimmage, with his youth and raw athleticism offering a tantalizing, high-upside project for NFL scouts.
