A former track sprinter who won All-Ireland Championships in both 100m and 200m distances, Sexton entered the Ulster Rugby Academy in 2019, before spending a year as a development player in 2021.
After impressing in the Ulster ‘A’ side, Sexton would move to a professional contract and make ten appearances for Ulster’s Senior Men’s team.
Sexton also played club rugby for Ballynahinch RFC in the Energia All-Ireland League.
On his departure, Ulster Rugby’s General Manager, Bryn Cunningham, said:
“Everyone at Ulster Rugby wishes Aaron all the very best as he pursues this new opportunity with the NFL.
We don’t want to stand in the way of him chasing this ambition after he made it clear to us that this was something he was hugely excited about.”
We thank Aaron for his efforts over the years and wish him well for the upcoming trials.”