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IMG Academy’s football program strives to prepare student-athletes to reach their full potential and set them up for success beyond the Bradenton campus. With a proven distinction for holistic personal and athletic development, IMG creates college-ready athletes who are able to compete at the highest level and feel confident as they integrate into college academics and athletics.
IMG Academy’s football alumni continue to prove their potential and their valuable preparation by joining some of the nation's top universities, being selected in the NFL Draft, and even competing in the most esteemed games, such as the NFL Playoffs and the Super Bowl. This year, Joshua Kaindoh, made IMG history by becoming the first graduate to participate in and win a Super Bowl. According to SBLive, "IMG Academy is tops in the state of any school with the most players in the league with 14."
IMG Academy celebrates the dedication, commitment and competitive performance of all the Ascenders seen across NFL rosters, in addition to Jordan Mailata and Matt Leo, both Philadelphia Eagles who were able to train at IMG Academy through the NFL International Player Pathway program and most notably competed in the 2023 Super Bowl.
Here's the complete list of IMG football alumni who competed in 2022-23 NFL Playoffs and 2023 Superbowl:
IMG Academy Football Alumni
Robert Hainsey (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) - Offensive Line
- Graduated IMG in 2017
- Played college football at Notre Dame
- Drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2021 NFL Draft
Tre McKitty (Los Angeles Chargers) - Tight End
- Graduated IMG in 2017
- Played college football at Georgia and Florida State
- Drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021 NFL Draft
Andre Cisco (Jacksonville Jaguars) - Safety
- Graduated IMG in 2018
- Played college football at Syracuse
- Drafted by the Jaguars in the 2021 NFL Draft
KJ Osborn (Minnesota Vikings) - Wide Receiver
- Graduated IMG in 2015
- Played college football at University of Miami
- Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2020 NFL Draft
Tyler Mabry (Seattle Seahawks) - Tight End
- Graduated IMG in 2015
- Played college football at University of Maryland
- Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2020 NFL Draft
Evan Neal (New York Giants) - Offensive Tackle
- Graduated IMG in 2019
- Played college football at University of Alabama
- Drafted by the New York Giants in the 2022 NFL Draft
Daniel Faalele (Baltimore Ravens) - Offensive Tackle
- Graduated IMG in 2018
- Played college football at University of Minnesota
- Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 NFL Draft
Joshua Kaindoh (Kansas City Chiefs) - Defensive End
- Graduated IMG in 2017
- Played college football at Florida State
- Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2021 NFL Draft
NFL International Player Pathway Program
Jordan Mailata (Philadelphia Eagles) - Offensive Tackle
- Joined the NFL as part of the International Pathway Program in 2018
- Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round (233rd overall)
- Made history as one of the first Australians ever to play in a Super Bowl
Matt Leo (Philadelphia Eagles) - Defensive End
- Played college football at Iowa State (2017-2019)
- Joined the NFL as part of the International Pathway Program in 2020
- Spent the first two years of his career as a member of Philadelphia’s practice squad
