Australia:
Running Back Matt Croasdaile
5-9, 198, Sydney University Lions
Croasdaile has excelled on the football field with his explosive speed and leadership and in 2010 led his New South Wales Wolfpack to an unprecedented fifth consecutive Gridiron Australia National championship.
He was named MVP during four NSW State championship in 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 becoming one of the top rushers in the nation. In 2010 playoffs, Croasdaile led the Wolfpack with five touchdowns and had 100 plus yard games in all three games of the tournament.
He also plays for the Sydney University Lions where he holds multiple records including most rushing touchdowns in a season with 29 touchdowns in 11 games during the 2009 season. He also holds the record for career touchdowns with 89.
Germany:
Running Back Danny Washington
5-9, 209 Rhein-Neckar Bandits
Danny Washington showcased his speed and agility at the the 2010 European Championship helping Germany to a gold medal with a stellar performance against France recording a game high 245 yards.
Washington plays for the Rhein-Neckar Bandits having an impressive season as the team is currently in second place with a 10-2 record. He has scored a team-high 12 touchdowns and one two-point conversion. In one victory, Washington scored a season-high five touchdowns in one game.
Mexico:
Offensive lineman Ramiro Pruneda
6-6, 317, ITESM, Green Bay Blizzard
Ramiro Pruneda began his football career in Mexico playing college football at Monterrey Tech where he claimed four National Championships and was named the country’s top Offensive Lineman three times by the ONEFA.
Pruneda was a five-time selection to the Mexican national team, playing in the Aztec Bowl against an NCAA Division III All-Star team.
With his impressive size and speed, Pruneda then went on to play for the NFL Europe Cologne Centurions in 2006. Through the NFL International Player squad program, Pruneda was a member of NFL practice squads spending time with the San Francisco 49ers Kanasa City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.
He currently plays in the Professional Indoor Football League for the Green Bay Blizzard with fellow Team Mexico teammate Salomon Solano.
Watch playing for the Green Bay Blizzard.
United States:
Quarterback Cody Hawkins
5-11, 190, former Colorado starting QB, Hometown: Boise, Idaho
The former starting quarterback at the University of Colorado, Hawkins established most major passing records with the Buffaloes, including yards (7,409), touchdown passes (70), completions (667) and attempts (1,214). He was named honorable mention Freshman All-America after throwing for 2,693 yards and 19 touchdowns as well as leading Colorado to an Independence Bowl victory in 2007.
In high school, Hawkins led Bishop Kelly High School to back-to-back undefeated state championships in Idaho. He was also a two-time Idaho Statesman All-Idaho Football Team Player of the Year.
In 2011 Hawkins accepted an offer to play for the Stockholm Mean Machines of the Sweden Super Series league.
Watch a leading his Colorado team to a come from behind victory against Iowa State. (start watching at 1.40)
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