 In 2011, aged 23, Hayne intended to quit rugby league to pursue his dream of playing in the National Football League via the American collegiate system.However, his failure to complete 12th grade and receive his High School Certificate (HSC) meant Hayne was ineligible to play college football in the United States.In 2013, he organised two American football training sessions with college team UTS between the 2013 NRL season and the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.