Former Tyrone goalkeeper Lorcan Quinn is chasing an NFL career, taking inspiration from New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth. After a standout season at Marshall University, Quinn transferred to the prestigious Alabama football program. He aims to follow Smyth's path from GAA fields to professional American football, a journey recently pioneered by fellow Irish kickers.

Quinn's journey began just over a year ago while working as a telecommunications lineman. He attended a showcase event in Florida, hitting all eight field goal attempts to earn a scholarship with Marshall. His debut came in front of 90,000 fans at Sanford Stadium, a moment he described as unbelievable after previously being a backup on Tyrone's All-Ireland winning panel.

Despite the success, Quinn remains grounded after watching Jude McAtamney's brief stint with the New York Giants end abruptly. He acknowledges the NFL's cutthroat nature, understanding how fine the line is between success and failure. Quinn knows he must stay level-headed, avoiding getting too high on wins or too low on setbacks as he pursues his dream.