Eagles Sign Kenyan Rugby Star Joshua Weru

0:00On April 27th, the Philadelphia Eagles just added another international talent to their roster with Joshua Wehru from the International Pathway program. Wehru, a former rugby player for Kenya's national team, signed as an undrafted free agent right after the draft ended. He's the first Kenyan and first East African player to join the NFL, switching straight from rugby to learning defensive end. Earlier this week, the Eagles gambled big by not drafting him with their seventh round picks, even though other teams eyed him. They used one pick on Uar Bernard, but let Wehru slide into free agency, snapping him up for their 90-man summer roster. It's the same smart move they pulled eight years ago, with Jordan Myelada, another rugby convert who became a star. Fans and scouts are buzzing about Wehru's raw athleticism, with explosive speed and power from rugby that could translate on the edge. His pro-day number is popped, a 445-40 yard dash, 41-1.5-inch vertical, and an 11-foot-2 broad jump.

1:02The Eagles see huge upside, especially since all 32 teams passed on him in the draft. Now comes the grind for Wehru, who's never played a football snap. This summer at minicamp, he'll learn technique, pass rushing, and the basics under Coach's clean hurt and Vic Fangio. The depth chart is stacked with guys like Jonathan Greenard and Nolan Smith, so no rush, he's likely headed for the practice squad spot reserve for international players. Wehru joins Bernard on the defensive line as rookie projects, growing together at the training complex. If the Eagles stay patient, these two could be key pieces in three years, building that future pass rush from the ground up. I'm Corey with the story. That's your NFL News Today Update, AI-powered and always on.