SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jarryd Hayne joined the San Francisco 49ers this past spring with a daunting task of making the transition from rugby league star back home in Australia to NFL newcomer across the world.
The 27-year-old rookie return man made good on his goal nearly a year after leaving his old sport to chase an American football dream, and his quest captivated a country more than 7,000 miles away.
Hayne said Saturday on Twitter he made the cut with the 49ers, earning a spot on their 53-man roster as coach Jim Tomsula finalized his team heading into the regular season.