Jarrod Gray
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Career Summary
Jarrod Gray is an Australian offensive lineman who moved from rugby to the NFL through the International Player Pathway program.
Gray began in junior rugby in Australia before entering the NFL's International Player Pathway program in 2026. He signed with the New York Giants as a rookie free agent.
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Early Life
Gray is from Bankstown, a suburb of Sydney, Australia.
Gray grew up in Bankstown, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. His sister, Taneisha, plays professional rugby in the NRLW for the Sydney Roosters.
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Path to the NFL
Gray moved from Australian rugby into the 2026 International Player Pathway program before earning an NFL contract.
Gray played junior rugby for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and later the Western Clydesdales. He moved to Fort Myers, Florida, for the 2026 International Player Pathway program, trained for 10 weeks, and participated in the program's Pro Day hosted by Washington.
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NFL Career
The New York Giants signed Gray as a rookie free agent in June 2026.
Gray signed with the Giants as a rookie free agent on June 1, 2026. At age 22, the Giants described him as the second-youngest Australian to earn an NFL contract behind Jordan Mailata.
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Career Accomplishments
Gray earned an NFL opportunity through the 2026 International Player Pathway program.
Gray was one of 13 athletes selected for the NFL's 2026 International Player Pathway program and participated in its Pro Day. His transition culminated in a rookie free-agent contract with New York.
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Playing Style
Gray's offensive-line projection is built around his exceptional size and rugby background.
The Giants listed Gray at 6-foot-7 and 318 pounds. His football transition followed junior rugby experience, including with the same junior rugby team as Giants role model Jordan Mailata.
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