From Swatragh to the NFL via Serbia: Jude McAtamney’s remarkable journey leads to deal with New York Giants

Jude McAtamney during his time with Rutgers University

Donnchadh Boyle

​One of the traditional markers of the success of any underage side is how many graduate to senior football.

The Derry Under-20 crew of 2018 was particularly successful in that regard. They were a strong group, good enough to win Ulster, but there was no hint of what was to come. A staggering 15 of them have played senior for Derry at some stage since.