Jarryd Hayne will spend the 2015 NFL season with the San Francisco 49ers after he was this morning confirmed of a spot on their 53-man roster.
Welcome aboard mate!#HaynePlane #49ers pic.twitter.com/seyJ89ocnO
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 5, 2015
On a morning where every player set to be cut receives a phone call, the deadline passed without Hayne receiving the bad news, confirming his spot on the squad.
IT ALWAYS WORKS OUT! I thank GOD for WHAT HE has done and going to do on this incredible journey!! I'm on the 53 MAN ROSTER FOR THE #49ers.
— jarryd hayne (@JarrydHayne) September 5, 2015
The former rugby league star has made a big impression during the NFL pre-season, combining electrifying punt returns with some solid moments at running back. He ranked third in the NFL pre-season with 163 punt-return yards on nine attempts.
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Hayne is expected to function largely as a punt returner for the 49ers during the regular season, while also potentially getting a few handoffs at running back behind the impressive young Carlos Hyde and veteran Reggie Bush.
Last year, @49ers RB @jarrydhayne_1 was playing rugby.
— NFL (@NFL) August 16, 2015
This year? He's putting NFL defenders on skates. #SFvsHOU http://t.co/30PS6ENIFP
The 49ers' first game of the season is against the Minnesota Vikings next Tuesday afternoon (NZT).