The Tyrolean Platzgummer, who like Seikovits came to the NFL through the International Player Pathway Program, is listed as an additional player by the New York Giants. As expected, Bernhard Raimann is part of the squad for the Indianapolis Colts as a draft pick.
Born in Vienna, Raimann is considered the first substitute for the key position of left tackle and has a good chance of NFL appearances. The joy at home is correspondingly great. “He is not only the first Austrian to be drafted by an NFL team, but now also the first Austrian offensive player who will play in the NFL. The whole of Austria will probably keep their fingers crossed for the Colts.” , explained AFBÖ President Michael Eschlböck in a broadcast on Wednesday.
Seikovits was not considered for the 53-man roster by his team, the Arizona Cardinals. The Viennese tight end could, however, as an international player, be given a place in the reserve team, the Cardinals’ “Practice Squad”, in the next few days.
Source: Nachrichten
