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Talby Smith, a 29-year-old Australian offensive lineman with rugby roots, is turning heads in American football after being scouted by the NFL Academy. Standing 6’6” and packing 292 pounds, he’s got the athleticism to back up his size and has already drawn interest from top programs like Arizona, Arizona State, and Texas Tech. Embracing his underdog status as an international recruit, Smith says he’s working three times harder than his American peers. He’s especially impressed with Syracuse, where he toured facilities and met GM Tommy Caporale — a coach who genuinely believes in his…
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