Jude McAtamney was picked up during the recent NFL Draft and will report for duty next week
Former Derry Under-20 GAA player Jude McAtamney says he "jumped" at the chance to join the New York Giants.
The kicker - who won an Ulster Under-20s title with Derry - admits it's a dream come true to join the Giants.Read more: Michael Conlan opens up on depression battle and hitting 'lowest point'"The amount of feedback the Giants gave me since the day I worked out with them, I would maybe have been surprised if they wouldn't have taken me. I had a good feeling it was going to happen.
The Swatragh clubman will report to the Giants on May 9 before taking part in a three-day rookie mini-camp. The yearly salary for players on the practice squad is £170,700, but that jumps to £600,000 if they make the first-team roster. "If you concentrate on the money you get too far ahead of yourself, it's important to keep your head down and just focus on kicking well. The money side will take care of itself further down the line.
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