Jarryd Hayne, the former Aussie league rugby player, came to America to try his luck at American football last year. He was an internationally known star, dominating the National Rugby League for the Parramatta Eels since 2006.
The San Francisco 49ers signed Jarryd Hayne to a three-year, $1.5 million deal in March of 2015, following the NFL Draft. He had never played a minute of American football, but teams were confident that his impressive level of athleticism would lend itself to picking up the game quickly.
Heading into training camp, Hayne impressed veteran players with his skill and speed.