A report from the National Football Post has Saracens and Eagle lock Hayden Smith pursuing an NFL contract.The report says Smith has already worked out for the New York Jets and was scheduled to work out for the New Orleans Saints Thursday.

The report says teams are unsure at what position Smith might best fit, mentioning tight end, defensive end and linebacker as possibilities.

“To play in the NFL would undoubtedly be the pinnacle of my career," Smith told NFP. "I will do whatever it takes to make my dream a reality."

"We expect to have a very surgical tour of workouts in February and March of this this year," Smith's NFL agent, Jack Bechta, said. "We have targeted interested NFL clubs who will be committed to developing Hayden’s physical skills. Hayden is pursuing his dream of playing in the NFL with the full support of the Saracens management. Club CEO Edward Griffiths is a progressive leader who has been behind Hayden's NFL endeavors."

The report says Smith will finish the season with the Sarries but may travel back to the U.S. for some additional workouts in the near future. Bechta also represents fellow Australian Pro Bowl punter, Matt McBriar.

“Although Hayden most likely will be a candidate for the development roster in his first year, I sincerely believe he can contribute this season on special teams because of his athletic ability and polished tackling skills," Bechta told NFP. "With some good coaching, I believe he can be a starter caliber player during the 2013 season.”

Smith is not the first "crossover" athlete to get a tryout in the NFL. USA goalkeeper Tony Meola tried his hand at place kicking, George Mason basketball big man Jai Lewis tried out for NFL teams after a run to the Final Four, and WWE-turned-MMA star Brock Lesnar spent a training camp with the Minnesota Vikings.

In case you were wondering, The 2010/2011 Aviva Premiership salary cap hovered at around $5.5 million, while the 2011 NFL salary cap was $120 million.