Max Duffy’s decision to pursue career in American football pays off with scholarship

FORMER Docker Max Duffy’s decision to pursue a career in American football has paid off with a scholarship to the University of Kentucky.

Max Duffy is tackled by Marlion Pickett.

FORMER Fremantle midfielder Max Duffy’s US gamble has paid off.

The three-game Docker quit WAFL club West Perth in February to pursue a career as a punter in American football and has landed at the University of Kentucky.

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The powerhouse university is better known for basketball having developed the likes of John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Anthony Davis, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rajon Rondo.

Former Wildcats who have become NFL stars include Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb and Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan.

Visit done an dusted. Can’t wait to get started! 🔵🔵 #BBN pic.twitter.com/Nfszs6kXdd

— Max Duffy (@Max__Duffy) December 19, 2017

Duffy tweeted his move to Kentucky after visiting the university, based in Lexington.

The 24-year-old is a graduate of the hugely successful Prokick Australia academy run by former Hawthorn and Brisbane player Nathan Chapman.

Last month, former Saint Aaron Siposs was offered a scholarship to gridiron powerhouse Auburn while Jordan Berry, Brad Wing and Lachlan Edwards are currently punters in the NFL.

Welcome @Max__Duffy to the Kentucky Football Family Mate! #BluegrassBound18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/jHaBqFDFBt

— Mark Stoops (@UKCoachStoops) December 20, 2017

Fair dinkum! We are feeling pretty chuffed to get such a top bloke signed, our first in the #BluegrassBound18 class! Welcome to the #BBN, @Max__Duffy! 🐨 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/sco2x26OXJ

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) December 20, 2017

Originally published as Max Duffy’s decision to pursue career in American football pays off with scholarship