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Charlie Smyth

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Charlie Smyth, born on 26 June 2001, is an Irish professional American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. A native of Mayobridge near Newry, he began playing Gaelic football at the age of four and became goalkeeper for Down, helping the county win the Ulster Under-20 title in 2021 before making his senior county debut in 2023 and reaching the Tailteann Cup final. In 2024 he joined the NFL International Player Pathway Program and, on 29 March 2024, signed a three-year contract with the Saints, becoming the first GAA player to sign an NFL contract. He made his NFL debut against the Miami Dolphins with a 56-yard field goal and later kicked a 47-yard winning field goal against the Carolina Panthers.

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Birth Year
2001 1
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Competed In

National Football League, Competitions
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On The Roster Of

Down county football team, Teams and Clubs
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Plays

American Football, Sports
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Gaelic Football, Sports
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Ireland

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Charlie Smyth (born 26 June 2001) is an Irish professional American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).
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1. Charlie Smyth (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, birth
    Charlie Smyth (born 26 June 2001) is an Irish professional American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).
  • Lead, nationality
    Charlie Smyth (born 26 June 2001) is an Irish professional American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).
  • Plays: American Football, Lead
    Charlie Smyth (born 26 June 2001) is an Irish professional American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).
  • Plays: Gaelic Football, Lead, Gaelic football
    He has previously played Gaelic football as a goalkeeper at senior level for the Down county team
  • Competed In: National Football League, Lead, NFL
    Charlie Smyth (born 26 June 2001) is an Irish professional American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).
  • On The Roster Of: Down county football team, Lead, Down
    He has previously played Gaelic football as a goalkeeper at senior level for the Down county team
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