Meet Kansei Matsuzawa, the first Japanese-born player signed by an NFL team

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Kansei Matsuzawa is now the first Japanese-born player ever signed by an NFL team, becoming a kicker for the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s a journey that started by watching football videos on YouTube, and has led him all the way to one of the biggest stages in sports. NBC News’ Dana Griffin shares how he made it all happen.May 15, 2026

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