Louis Rees-Zammit lives the dream as Jaguars make major NFL announcement

Louis Rees-Zammit has a big few months ahead of him and the Jags have just made a statement signing in his position

Louis Rees-Zammit has been throwing himself into his dream US life ahead of a critical few months for his NFL career, working hard to condition himself ahead of the Jaguars training camp and enjoying his downtime too.

The Welshman is battling to make the the final 53-man roster at the Jags after being handed a new contract earlier this year. After several months away during the off-season, during which he spent time back in Wales, he is now in Florida preparing for what lies ahead.

Rees-Zammit has shared pictures of him hitting the gym in Jacksonville, while he also attended a big music event in Tampa on Friday, posting a picture of himself with a mystery woman.

The 24-year-ol had has previously been pictured with American swimwear model Xandra Pohl. When he first moved to the US he was in a relationship with British Youtuber and influencer Saffron Barker.

This week has seen the all-important NFL draft taking place, and the headline pick has seen the Jaguars announce the signing of a player who could "transform the sport" and also plays in the former rugby player's new position of wider receiver.

Travis Hunter is the man who has stolen the headlines throughout the US over the past couple of days, with the Jags sacrificing other picks to get the talent acclaimed as the best college football player in America.

What makes Hunter unique is his ability to play different positions - an offensive role (wide receiver) and a defensive role - to NFL level, something rarely seen before.

Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said: "You can count however many drafts you want to [and] there are players who have the capacity to alter a game. There are players who have the capacity to alter the trajectory of a team. There are very few players who have the capacity to alter the trajectory of the sport itself.

"Travis, while he has a lot to still learn in our eyes, has the potential to do just that."

Hunter is expected to largely play wide receiver this season, with Rees-Zammit having work to do to find his place on the final 53-man roster at the end of the summer. He spent last season on the team's practice quad after being released by Kansas City Chiefs and was never elevated to the full squad.

Next season will be the real test for him, as he attempts to prove he's good enough to play at the highest level of American football. Since the term ended, he's returned back to Wales to enjoy the off-season with family and friends, as well as doing some travelling to south east Asia with his brother, Taylor.

The NFL's pre-season begins in August, with Rees-Zammit very likely to see game-time. If so, it'll be the first time he has played in an actual game since pre-season last year with the Chiefs.

The NFL schedule for the new season will be revealed some time in May, with Rees-Zammit and Jaguars finding out who they'll be going up against and when those games will take place. This announcement will likely confirm Jaguars' return to playing 'International Games' at Wembley Stadium.

Training camps will then begin in late July, which is essentially where the real pre-season begins. Franchises will then cut their squads to 53, with 17 players on a practice squad, in late August. If Rees-Zammit is not selected here, he will be without a team and become a free agent, ready to be picked up again.