Video: Aussie rugby league star Jarryd Hayne impresses on NFL debut

An Australian rugby league star is making waves in the NFL

There were plenty of doubters when NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne gave up a lucrative rugby league career Down Under to chase his dream of playing American football, but the 27-year-old took the first lightning fast steps towards proving himself last night. Hayne was signed by the San Francisco 49ers and made his first appearance against live opposition during last night's first preseason game against the Houston Texans. With teams using these early games to test out new or inexperienced players, Hayne saw plenty of action and didn't take long to show off his talents, breaking off a 53-yard second-quarter run to set up the Niners' only touchdown in a 23-10 defeat. https://twitter.com/JohnMiddlekauff/status/632715593473355777 There were plenty of Australian media outlets present, and they got a little carried away... https://twitter.com/MaioccoCSN/status/632715044069896192 Hayne is aiming to win a job as a running back but can also fall back on his ability to field punts and kick-offs, where he also excelled last night. https://twitter.com/mattbarrows/status/632758352712302592