Charlie Smyth expecting elevation to New Orleans Saints active roster

Former Down footballer Charlie Smyth kicked a game-winning field goal for the New Orleans Saints against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Mayobridge man Charlie Smyth (centre) has had a dream start to life in the NFL. Pic: Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Charlie Smyth is expecting to be elevated to the New Orleans Saints’ active roster for this Sunday’s NFL week 16 against the New York Jets after his last-gasp heroics against the Carolina Panthers last Sunday.

The Mayobridge man has made a sensational start to life in the big leagues having only kicked a ‘football’ for the first time just over two years ago, and without progressing through the college football route normally deemed essential to a shot at the pros.