Jeremy Crawshaw has become one of the most intriguing faces in the NFL. He had an incredible journey from Sydney’s western suburbs to the world’s biggest football stage. The Denver Broncos drafted the 23-year-old Australian punter, who spent five seasons with the Gators, in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

The Broncos player was born and raised in Emu Plains, New South Wales, Australia. He initially played rugby and Australian rules football.

His journey took a turn to the U.S. through Police Australia, a program designed to help Australian athletes earn a college football scholarship in America.

“I would say it’s kind of like right now the fireworks,” coach Sean Payton said of him. “There are some booms, and then every once in a while, there’s one of those we have to work on the

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