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Brisbane Teenagers Secure US College Football Contracts

Local athletes including Jack Lowe sign major deals while university and school programs advance

By Brisbane Sport Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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Two Brisbane teenagers have secured contracts to play American college football, with Jack Lowe signing a $250,000 deal. This development places the pair among the local prospects drawing attention in the college sports pathway.

US College Deals Stand Out

The contracts mark a direct route from Brisbane schools into US university programs. Jack Lowe's $250,000 agreement is the most detailed figure attached to one of the signings. The second teenager remains unnamed in available reports but shares the same milestone of moving into college football.

University Venue Supports Clubs

At the University of Queensland St Lucia campus a new multi-sport venue called The Pavilion has opened. It serves the university's AFL and Soccer Clubs and includes 12 changing rooms plus medical treatment rooms. The facility cost $4.2 million and provides dedicated space for training and recovery.

Year 12 student Aspenyork Nakao from St James College continues to progress in rugby league as a local prospect. Brisbane Boys' College maintains its role as a founding member of the Great Public Schools Association, fielding teams across multiple sports in the schoolboy competition.

School Carnival Scheduled

Brisbane State High School will host its 2026 Interhouse Athletics Carnival on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre. The event gives students a chance to compete on a major athletics track ahead of the next season.

These updates show ongoing movement between school programs, university facilities and overseas college opportunities. Observers can follow results from the July 29 carnival and any further announcements from the US-bound athletes in the coming weeks.

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