Benjamin Labrousse –
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Despite a double course in Spanish/Communication, I decided to take charge of my dreams by heading into journalism. With a master’s degree in sports journalism, I cover sports and football news with as much admiration for transfer periods, when a club must make crucial choices for next season.
Currently present in California to take part in a training camp with the Los Angeles Chargers, Antoine Dupont spoke for the first time on this choice which surprised more than one. While he admitted that the NFL was not for him, the 27-year-old also chose his preferred position.
After a summer break marked by a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Antoine Dupont enjoyed a well-deserved rest. But before resuming competition with the Toulouse Stadiumthe scrum half decided to try a new experience. Thus, it is in California that the Frenchman has landed, he who is currently participating in a training camp with the Los Angeles Chargersa franchise playing in the NFL.
Rugby – NFL: Historic decision for Antoine Dupont! pic.twitter.com/G5lj7fnmGa
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Antoine Dupont is not thinking about retraining in the NFL
Near the team this Friday, Antoine Dupont spoke about his first impressions of American football. Quickly, the 27-year-old star brushed aside any rumor that he was moving to the NFL: “It still remains far from rugby. I would really have to spend a lot of time there and, honestly, I don’t even have a position in which I could project myself, since I could be considered a playmaker at 15, which would be the quarterback here , but I’m not going to work on that now. And when I see the athletes there are as receivers, I don’t think I’m invited.”largely concedes Dupont.
Dupont bientôt running-back ?
Nevertheless, the latter has had fun for the moment with the Chargers. Besides, Antoine Dupont revealed what his ideal position would be if he played American football. Given his small size (1.74m), the Frenchman naturally turned to the running-back position: “That would be more the position I could occupy, but guys have been doing this since they were little, they train all day, so I think it’s too late unfortunately”.
