Nate Ebner, Patriots Safety, Selected to Team USA Rugby for Hong Kong Sevens

April 7, 2016   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

New England Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner has been selected to play for Team USA in the Hong Kong Sevens as he attempts to earn a place on the Olympic team for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
USA Sevens Rugby announced Thursday that Ebner made the squad for the Hong Kong tournament. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported in March the safety was taking a leave of absence from the Patriots to chase his Olympic dream. 
Ebner was selected by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2012 draft. He's proceeded to appear in 57 games across the past four seasons, mostly serving as a special teams ace, while also providing depth in the secondary.
New England re-signed the 27-year-old Ohio State product with a two-year contract extension before he left to renew his rugby efforts.
Ebner enjoyed a standout rugby career at the junior level before shifting his focus to football with the Buckeyes in order to earn a shot in the NFL. His past success on the p...

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