Gerhard de Beer strives to become just the third South African to play pro football. By Mike Rodak / ESPN Staff Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Gerhard de Beer arrived at the University of Arizona on July 30, 2013 as a 6-foot-7, 240-pound South African discus thrower intent on becoming a football player. He walked … Continue reading Discus thrower packs on 80 pounds to make NFL run with Bills