Mark McNamee and Ross Bolger impress at NFL Combine in Indianapolis

The green wave of Irish talent entering the fold in the United States continued on Wednesday as the NFL Combine kicked off in Indianapolis.

Dublin footballer Mark McNamee took part in a specialist workout alongside Ross Bolger of Laois at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The workout is part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway programme, with two specialist representatives from Ireland taking part this year.

The IPP looks to identify global talent, with the aim of providing elite athletes the opportunity to develop their skills in American football.

McNamee plays with Ballyboden St Endas GAA in Dublin as a goalkeeper. He impressed on the field on Wednesday, with 13 out of 14 successful field goal attempts.

Bolger transitioned to American football in 2022, signing with Idaho State and playing primarily as a punter.

The Killeshin man spoke to RTÉ Sport recently on how the move to the United States changed his life, and said: "It's an unbelievable experience.

"Travelling around to states I've never been in, cities I've never been in, playing in these big stadiums with a load of fans and then going out and killing a 66-yard ball, it's quite a good feeling afterwards when you're running off and you're getting high fives and pats on the back as well."

Bolger kicked 12 successful field goal attempts out of 14, with scouts from each NFL team watching on.

Both McNamee and Bolger are registered in the NFL Combine as kickers and not punters. They have been trained by Tadhg Leader of Leader Kicking.

Kicker and coach Conor Mangan was in attendance at Lucas Oil Stadium and he was impressed by the international talent on show at the specialist position.

"It was unbelievable to be there live to watch them compete. NFL coaches would sit up and sharpen their