Smyth aiming for more after kickstarting NFL career

Updated / Thursday, 22 Jan 2026 19:18

New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth feels he can go to another level in his NFL career as the Co Down native made a surprise visit to the students of St. Marnock's NS in Dublin.

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Smyth aiming for more after kickstarting NFL career 01:55

Smyth aiming for more after kickstarting NFL career

New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth feels he can go to another level in his NFL career as the Co Down native made a surprise visit to the students of St. Marnock's NS in Dublin.

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