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Josh Dugan is seriously considering following Jarryd Hayne to the NFL, revealing he's been in discussions with his management about opportunities in America.

Since Jarryd Hayne's defection from rugby league at the end of 2014, a host of players have expressed their interest in following the former Parramatta No.1 overseas.

Josh Dugan switching to NFL?

"I've had a good chat with my manager about it. Like I said if I do get the opportunity I'd love to give it a crack. For now Dragons is my future. The only thing I could see that would maybe take a chip out of that is the NFL if I did get the opportunity"Josh Dugan expresses how serious he is about making the switch to the NFL.

Posted by The Locker Room on Sunday, 25 October 2015

Playing a similar style and having filled Hayne's boots at Origin level, Dugan believes he could mirror Hayne's success.

The St George Illawarra fullback has indicated he would be willing to gamble his NRL career for an opportunity overseas.

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