Australian Daniel Faalele, 174kg, drafted by Ravens, becomes heaviest NFL player

• Melbournian, 22, on track to become the 19th Australian in NFL
• Faalele aiming to play explosive and be athletic for my size'

Australia's Daniel Faalele is set to become the heaviest player in the NFL after being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens.

For Melbourne-born Faalele, 22, selection with pick No 110 completes a wild journey since he left Australia at age 16 with a rugby and basketball background. He has impressed while learning the game a football academy prep school in Florida and impressing in three seasons at the University of Minnesota.