Watch Former Rugby Star Jerryd Hayne Break Off a Huge 53-Yard Run In His Football Debut

Many people thought San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke made a terrible decision when he gave Australian Rugby League star Jerryd Hayne $100,000 guaranteed to come try his hand at football. Hayne got his first football game action in his entire life on Saturday night and he definitely made Baalke look good.

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Early in the second quarter, Hayne busted loose for a very impressive 53-yard run against the Houston Texans defense. Make sure to check it out in the video above.