UCLA Alum and #1 Draft Pick Eric Naposki Officially Joins

The Dallas Jackals are happy announce recent draftee Eric Naposki has officially signed. The wing/fullback is a UCLA alum and was drafted #1 overall by the Jackals in the 2021 MLR Collegiate Draft. 

Originally from Monroe, CT, Naposki, 22 years old, attended UCLA earning an Economics degree. Prior to playing in college, he was named High School All-American.

Naposki was selected for the USA Falcon’s 7s Uruguay and Chile tours and attended several USA 7’s World Series HP camps. He was a 4 year starter in 7s and 15s at UCLA and was named to the Pac-12 All-Conference team. Naposki was invited multiple times to Collegiate All-American 15s camp and was on the Collegiate All-American 7s 1st Team. 

During his college years, Naposki also was selected and competed for Ramblin Jesters 7s several times including Rugby Town and the UK Super Series Championship. Naposki also played for Old Blue Rugby 7s. 

Naposki went on to be a starter for the World Tens Series’ Rhinos and a part of the World Tens Series Dream Team ultimately joining and starting on the MLR’s LA Academy side.

Recently, Naposki was selected for the USA Men’s Select side in the America’s Pacific Challenge in Montevideo, Uruguay where he started against Chile A. 

Outside rugby, Naposki likes to spend time with his friends and family and playing all sports recreationally. He has 3 younger sisters and 3 dogs and says we loves the beach, warm weather, traveling, and experiencing new things!

Jackals GM Elaine Vassie said, “Eric brings electric movement and a really rounded knowledge of the game. Eric’s ability to express himself in creating and manipulating on field combined with his finishing ability make him a great fit for the high tempo entertaining rugby that will become synonymous with Dallas Jackals.”

Welcome to the Pack Eric!

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About Dallas Jackals —

The Dallas Jackals are a professional rugby team of Major League Rugby (MLR), the highest level of rugby competition in North America. The Jackals were named as an expansion team in 2020 and will play their inaugural season in 2022. The team’s central mission is to develop domestic talent to a world-class level of play and professionalism while strengthening the high- performance pathway in DFW by supporting the local clubs. Through proactive Community Outreach, the Jackals will exemplify and spread the passion of rugby by inspiring tradition, respect, family, and character on and off the pitch.

About MLR —

Major League Rugby is a professional sports league entering its fifth season and represents the highest level of rugby competition in North America. The League evolved from seven teams in 2018, to 13 teams in 2022, featuring 12 from the United States and one from Canada. Matches are televised on CBS Sports Network, Fox Sports 2, and ESPN+, among other national and local market platforms. All matches are available on Facebook Live for international fans. MLR prides itself in fostering intense and high-stakes competition, while bringing together a passionate community built on the values of Respect, Inclusivity, and Tradition. For more information about MLR, visit MajorLeague.Rugby.