For a really long time, American football was really only played and followed by one country. It was also easy to understand why other countries weren’t quick to jump on board. Football is complex game, with many rules and regulations. On top of that, a full set of pads isn’t something one can easily obtain in other places around the world. Unlike sports such as basketball or soccer, football isn’t a game where it is easy to just jump in and play.
Just ask Detroit Lions’ rookie offensive tackle Obinna Eze. He only discovered the game seven years ago, and it has been a whirlwind for Eze since.