Perry Baker's journey from American Football to Rugby Superstar!

[@reececlarke8527]

Took my son to first 7's tournament this year... Perry was his favourite. That's tough for a kiwi dad but deserved for a guy of this character, impact to the game and great to watch no matter what jersey you support.

[@MagisterMilitumBelisarius]

@@Deadend09 that's some mad truth right there. Loved watching habana run away with it growing up. I'll take the abs over everyone, but I appreciate talent where it's due.

[@Person_Not_Known]

The scary thing is the US has guys that are bigger heavier and faster than baker but are not interested in rugby. Hope the game becomes more popular in the US.

[@BigBlack81]

With things changing in the NFL and CFB, I wouldn't be surprised if more US athletes earlier in their careers start the switch. I know I'm telling many young footballers to look at rugby as another competitive option, regardless of professional status.

[@williamgray9692]

@@BigBlack81 i’m surprised more haven’t. hopefully that changes because there are only so many spot in the nfl. if i couldn’t make it there i would definitely look at rugby

[@B33T33W]

it's weird most of them would rather play cfl than switch sports

[@BigBlack81]

@@B33T33W Many US players view the CFL as an extended scout team. And they're not wrong, to an extent.

[@money1bil]

@@analyticalmindset africa does do rugby

[@expat74]

This is probably the first time his opponent's have seen what Perry actually looks like. They're only used to seeing his back running away from them.

[@timociqiolevu7724]

Lol

[@mhutch5082]

Lol he ain't getting past sevu mate

[@timociqiolevu7724]

@@mhutch5082 love Sevu...but I think perry takes that one

[@oscargt3951]

@@mhutch5082 Sevu Reece?

[@mis8866]

@@timociqiolevu7724 LMFAO what? The US have a DOGSHIT rugby team wtf are you on about?

[@thebakk34]

Watching Baker fly down the field is such a sight! My kids had to tell me to chill out the shouting while watching the USA- HSBC LA Sevens matches.

[@KwongEdits204]

I was there also saw him score a try after a amazing chip vs all blacks such a fun player to watch

[@juicybombay3534]

Great to see the passion for rugby spreading world wide. Truly a great sport to watch

[@onebridge7231]

The NFL’s loss and our American Rugby 7’s team gain. Sorry about his lost NFL dream, but he is a superstar for us American Rugby fans. I saw him play in Vegas and was amazed by his speed.

[@rodolfovaldes3149]

Great, great player, Baker. The only guy I've seen him tackled him from behind is Marcos Moneta, argentine Pumas player. New England Patriots had a Nat Ebner great rugby seven player. Great AF player too. They let join the USA 7's team for the olimpic games. Sometimes NFL about these issues are very very closed minded. Baker should've been a NFL player. There are and was lot of NFL players with a long or short rugby past. And gotta say they gave them a very short window of opportunities to those australian rugby players who tried to make the big switch to AF.

[@DougLyons-d8t]

He was never going to be in the NFL.

[@andrewdunckley]

He is the all American all-star... And he is fast,,, like really fast... Always a pleasure to see him play...

[@zeuszoegutsy]

an absolute legend of the game and a really nice guy - as a SA supporter I love seeing you play and "hate" 🤪 seeing you play when the Eagles are up against our Blitz Boks - respect 👊

[@Thapelomthimunye]

I agree. Go Boke

[@esterwillis7582]

Beautiful story!!! So proud of him. I love his intelligence, it was enough to know to listen to fate speaking to him through people with visions for him. Connecting the dots in his life and following the voices of those who saw him in his greatness. There are people out there that will see and help along the way. People that didn't look like him played the greater roll to pushing his success into fruition. Great story!!!!

[@timn6864]

I've always wondered what he would look like playing rugby league on the wing. Would be phenomenal

[@Skywalker29]

Great to see a brother getting his recognition! I love seeing my people shine ✨

[@michaelpibostherapyrecipes5699]

Imagine you are a really fast guy (obviously if you are playing 7s),but then Perry runs around you on the outer like you are a tortoise. This guy is a sensation. I'm Kenyan, and our 7s is the best in the world 😜 but I'm a big fan of Perry Baker

[@tomcharles2987]

I'm a Fiji 7's fan but I was rooting for Kenya 7's when they played in L.A. last month. I was there for this past tournament and the Kenyan fans turned up and showed out 👍🏼

[@danielorapeleng5928]

Tbh they are decent bruh. Not the best lol. I watch 7s rugby

[@tomcharles2987]

@@danielorapeleng5928 Fiji 🇫🇯 took the World Cup 🏆 🤙🏼

[@danielorapeleng5928]

@@tomcharles2987 yes thats right Fiji won, I was referring to Micheal's comment when he said Kenyan 7s rugby is the best, saying that they are decent but i wouldn't say the best

[@nameless6161]

We all know who's the best 🤣🤣🤣

[@silmarienprince3137]

Much as I love traditional Rugby, can't deny 7s has its charm's

[@flashiemate729]

What an amazing player, incredibly talented and superfast, rugby fans across the globe love watching your skills and you scoring tries from anywhere on the field.

[@angelb33ts]

Good for you man. Saw yourself in a place and got there. Makes me smile

[@honbee2021]

As an Australian mad respect to you sir. Glad to see the American people appreciate rugby. Keep up the great work mate.

[@eddiediesel9035]

I'm from New Zealand and Perry Baker is my favourite rugby 7's player.

[@scottdacombe9320]

You won’t find a fan anywhere who doesn’t love Perry Baker on the footy field!

[@MrAndywear]

I'm only 6 months younger than Baker, and I'd like to think that injuries aside, I'd be on the same path he took. What a legend of our beautiful game.

[@stevewillis1916]

Nah man, you’re a good guy tho

[@charlesbrown4483]

@@stevewillis1916 Perry isn’t anything special, like, at all lol. There’s 1,000,000 dudes like him in America.

[@Nemo-fq6mj]

As a NZ'der, I've been a huge fan of Perry for years. I'd love to see him feature in the 15's aside game at fullback. Best Wishes Perry

[@molsonman7800]

How good is his kicking game? With his speed he might be better on the wing.

[@Skyscraper2015]

Ah what a player. I am South African and I have watched this guy playing in the 7s and whenever he gets the ball I start to get nervous. There are a few like him, Seabelo Senatla for South Africa, Dan Norton for England who could match him. Tho' of course SS no longer plays 7s rugby.

[@danielorapeleng5928]

Baker could easily burn Norton any time brother, maybe Senatla could be more of a challenge

[@PA96704]

I love watching Perry play. Thank you sir 🤙

[@zangetsu9843]

Before it was isles but now I’d have to say baker is a beast good on him🙏

[@onebridge7231]

Carlin opened the door for Perry and introduced a lot of Americans to Rugby. Carlin IMO was the 1st American 7s Rugby player that people knew of outside of Rugby because of his track career and Olympic tryouts. Once he tried Rugby 7’s, the marketing around him exploded . Carlin was fast on the straight line sprint, but couldn’t cut like Perry. I believe Perry is a better all around player.

[@zangetsu9843]

@@onebridge7231 oh yeah for sure Brother like you said isles couldn’t make the cuts but perry could and that’s one thing I criticised about isles. Plus perry has been way more consistent, and even if you are an average player in sevens you will be mentioned due to the fact everyone can see that at least you are consistent. He will be of the all time great when it’s all said and done.

[@illinvestinme-CoachDom]

One of my good friends! Proud of you bro 🎉❤

[@Freefire-vq9lp]

the humility of rugby players is top notch

[@daniel23554]

Brilliant! Good on Perry Baker!

[@Pukekura35]

Good for him! Well respected in NZ. ❤️🇳🇿🇺🇸

[@azmanmdsalleh2009]

Perry's iconic try from end to end with Fiji is still my favourite rugby tries

[@garissacommunityjournalist2765]

Couldn't be more proud of the Kenyan team. 🇰🇪

[@notundermywatch3163]

What a wonderful journey 🏉

[@onzz100]

What a legend 🙌🏾 Bula from Fiji Perry

[@jallancam5503]

Love watching you Perry God has given you a gift for playing football .. How exciting too the USA hosting Rugby World Cup in 2032 Its gonna be amazing

[@archvermin]

The legendary Speed Stick. Beautiful to watch when he's not playing against my team and anxiety-inducing when he is.

[@CaptainChurrr]

rugby needs more personalities like this

[@iantuiasosopo5923]

Most people in the US don't even know who Berry Baker is. They dont know they even have a Rugby team

[@wot4922]

His name Perry Baker.

[@the_first_step1536]

Who is Berry Baker?

[@vamoneygroup]

😂

[@yveletsoalo5343]

Wow what a beautiful story! Big ups from South Africa

[@damiangordon8893]

as an aussie rugby fan i have seen this guy on tv and i think he is amazing to watch

[@djetton1]

The man, the myth, the legend! Speedstick

[@selwalk103]

I think we'll see some Rugby 🏉 super stars come out of America soon

[@whitebroccoli694]

Never watch rugby but this guy seems great. Seems genuine.

[@rsacitizen6151]

Chesleyn kolbe is quick ,Brian Habana is quick but perry Baker is just super quick ...his the fastest rugby 🏉 player I have ever seen...

[@thandananidweba9456]

Seabelo Senatla hold my bear

[@sbrother176]

Flash of rugby sevens. The legend himself

[@wreck.create.MAK0]

This guy could have been a world class sprinter

[@gaffle-411]

1:23... I ain't gone lie... she was BAD! ❤‍🔥

[@denniswycliffe5916]

15s is the real deal we wanna see him there!

[@misevibre]

not gonna be as good there...7s is all about who is faster

[@almobrown1]

Rugby in the USA is gonna be massive!

[@EmHotep4520]

Would love to have Rugby become as popular in the u.s. as soccer.

[@NoName-hg6cc]

Soooo not very popular?

[@EmHotep4520]

@@NoName-hg6cc unfortunately, Rugby is not.

[@NoName-hg6cc]

@@EmHotep4520 And soccer is?

[@EmHotep4520]

@@NoName-hg6cc compared to rugby, soccer is more popular in the u.s..

[@NoName-hg6cc]

@@EmHotep4520 It probably is...but my impression is that it was still a minor sport compared to American football, basket and baseball

[@mgardner70]

Great video! I’m now a follower. One last note for the mograph team. . .that’s not where Glendale is. Glendale is minutes from downtown Denver. ✌️

[@Mazzeha]

If America gets its Rugby legs, you'll be formidable. You've got so many athletes available to you. Love from UK

[@bpswank429]

Bruh shut up people have been saying that for years and they are still trash

[@alZiiHardstylez]

Not a fan of 7s but you gotta love a good run.

[@thecampverdekid806]

We love you bro, USA all the way!

[@actionjackson180]

Perry Baker , Cheslin Kolbe and Collins Injera would be a formidable triple threat on the same rugby side.

[@psychedelicpsyhcosis]

if this happens more with football players the U.S. could dominate! Let’s go!

[@jtaco4101]

Why tho? Don't these players make like

[@charlesbrown4483]

@@jtaco4101 Yeah there’s really no reason. Even in the small football leagues(USFL, CFL, etc..) they make as much if not more than the highest paid rugby leagues in the world. Why would some USFL player decide to give up football and learn a whole new sport just to make the same amount of money lol. That would be completely illogical. And that’s if we’re talking purely financial incentive. Most football players at the college and professional level love the game of football more than anything in their live’s and thus have no desire to go play rugby.

[@thehouseofgames-original8763]

@@charlesbrown4483 And also because Rugby is more physically demanding.

[@charlesbrown4483]

@@thehouseofgames-original8763 No, Hugby is not more physically demanding lol. Football is by far the most violent team sport in the world and the most violent non-combat sport in the world and there’s not even a close second.

[@thehouseofgames-original8763]

@@charlesbrown4483 This is statistically false. And once again depicts how uneducated Americans are on the matter. Here is the study: “Comparison of Injuries in American Collegiate Football and Club Rugby: A Prospective Cohort Study” Extract: “Overall injury rates were substantially higher in collegiate rugby compared with football. Similarities between sports were observed in the most common injury types (sprains and concussions), locations (lower extremity and head), and mechanisms (direct player contact). Upper extremity injuries were more common in rugby, and the rate of season-ending injuries was similar between sports.” Keep weeping.

[@4realtactics294]

Seen him play many years ago in Daytona.

[@CalB33]

I wish the Eagles would transition guys like Baker and Carlin Isles into 15s after playing 7s, I know 7s has become its own thing and there are the Olympic opportunities but feel like some of the USAs best talent never plays 15s at a RWC and would love to see it

[@houseis]

It'd be buzzy if this guy had played rugby since a child like most of our best players here nz

[@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin]

7's is a trivial back garden game. They'd have nothing to offer the top level of 15's.

[@CalB33]

@@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettin thats kind of my point in that 15s is "real" rugby, I'd rather find that out than just assume and write people off

[@molsonman7800]

I wonder how he would do in the NRL? A faster paced game than rugby union.

[@simstander5471]

Rugby is technically football. Rugby Football. You made it brother 🤗. Saw him at the World Cup in Cape Town, my man’s is quick.

[@Ethos1231]

He’s not a rugby superstar. He is a rugby 7’s superstar. There’s a HUGE difference.

[@kamakoa]

Let's go Perry

[@garse70]

That kind of speed, changes the game. Hopefully USA can see that and maybe even recruit some track & field athletes or maybe WR’s for the outside positions. Imagine Tyreek Hill playing rugby.

[@esterwillis7582]

Rugby is a tough game to play if people are playing against you and defense is tackling you. You have not padded equipment to protect you.

[@3_0_Foe]

Perry Baker 'The Touchdown Maker'

[@Standerwe]

South Africa still gonna win the sevens World Cup Full respect to perry his a legend

[@Poweroftouch]

Aged well mate

[@tymesix]

SA were beaten in the 1/4's by Ireland. Sad way to farewell Neil Powel.

[@thope737]

How’d tht turn out ? 🤣🤡

[@jaimel88]

Not the news I got lol

[@thedahkterizzin8831]

Can you imagine our best NFL athletes playing rugby? I know you can. That's why both of us are smiling.

[@fread51]

That would be nuts

[@thehouseofgames-original8763]

I can and they would be demolished. You people deliberately trivialise Rugby.

[@willycagibulakamenio8861]

Has been the weak link for the USA in defence especially during pressure cooker games.

[@ehtx1]

Is he in Major League Rugby. Would love him to play for the Houston SaberCats. Dude is fast!

[@nicefly1556]

Once US takes rugby seriously they'll be insane

[@kfg2300]

That's what I like about the americans...their self-belief. The hype is real for each other.

[@doriangreyflanel2833]

I seen him run in person…. Bring sevens rugby back to Las Vegas please

[@pathfinder5651]

Deadliy Player in the 7s Rugby World .. The Speed is unreal

[@adriaanjagers9919]

I would like to see him playing in Europe 💪

[@muzismemoir8835]

I want to see a full 15 match between them and the boks

[@garrethraath4485]

Finally... Somebody has seen the light!

[@darren5971]

He is a huge asset to USA 7s rugby ,a really good team.good to see the yanks killing it .great for rugby.

[@paulflemming9140]

I’m surprised Wayne Bennett hasnt offered him a contract

[@rittherugger160]

2:29 That looks like a Daytona Coconuts RFC jersey dude.

[@Michael-ye4kw]

awesome talent

[@commiehunter733]

Outstanding

[@man-zen5094]

One of the few great stories that starts “So I drive to Ohio…” 🤣

[@greggprice3609]

Beautiful

[@fordastreeets8019]

Perry Baker is the definition of "If a wide receiver tried playing rugby". It would be cool if Football players switch to rugby, because USA definitely has a better chance with football players.

[@obaraabraham9934]

Great chap

[@SimpleZest]

Perry Baker might not be famous in America, but he is known all around the world

[@Trajan2401]

Unfortunately the US haven't won the world series,world cup or Olympics in 7s yet good luck this weekend at the rugby 7s world cup the biggest trophy in 7s

[@nadvga6650]

american football is basically rugby with a variance. both handle the ball and grab at their opponents !

[@emilgiese]

Perry follow your dream!

[@Reprodestruxion]

Welcome aboard to the world, less abuse and more respect

[@003mosqueteiros]

Tyreek Hill playing rugby would be an awesome thing to see

[@harlzaotearoa7769]

Wow the real kid flash 😎😎💪💪

[@InvestBetter.]

A torn meniscus is 6 week injury, not a death sentence

[@jaygreenwald5307]

Torn meniscus stays with you I had repair twice on one

[@isaaclesibakgomo1938]

As I'm writing this, 🇺🇸 is out of the world rugby cup 😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😎

[@mohdassyiraziz5048]

he is so fast!

[@bigpoppa0206]

I wonder what he will be like in Super Rugby

[@kurtsudheim825]

With his pace & agility, he was made for 7's. Looked like he played a bit of 15's there, but I'm sure he'd get crushed, literally

[@alexcollins3086]

No not really.

[@OSU2010]

Could you imagine taking some of the best NFL guys and making them a Ultimate Rugby team?

[@vyros.3234]

Wouldn't be fair for the rest of the world. But it even wouldn't happen. The US can't even get its best basketball or baseball players to play together on an Olympic or wc team.

[@Limpbizcut]

7s is a very tough game

[@allistaircampbell9282]

Amazing speed

[@pupujinki4132]

0:44 did he offer you candy? and was he driving a van?

[@allistaircampbell9282]

If the US takes Rugby union seriously, We are all fucked.

[@andrewwalk1370]

California rugby tour thanks for Shari Eubanks for getting that all organized 3 hours plane 9 days car and your spring dues can be made out to USA rugby. College rugby.

[@tongsupavit]

Yes he is