Former Utah All American and surest USA player Thretton Palamo has reportedly signed an extension with pro club Saracens in England.

According to sources close to Palamo, the former USA U20 star and 7s and 15s Eagle will be staying at Saracens for the next six months, at least. Palamo, who got his start in rugby with the SFGG club working his way through the age groups, has been at Saracens on a short-term trial.

But at 6-3, 235 pounds, with light feet and god ball and aerial skills, Palamo is a find, and the club instantly warmed to him.

"From a playing perspective the American players fit in so easily," said Saracens' Neil de Kock earlier this month. "We're excited to see what Thretton can offer - he's a scary human being."

Apparently he showed enough, and the club (according to sources) offered to extend his deal from a short trial to a six-month contract. It's possible then he can earn anther extension. This is the path that players such as Blaine Scully took to get a long-term professional contract.

Palamo was a star player for the SFGG club and the USA 7s team before becoming the youngest ever capped Eagle in 2007 - a record since broken. He then enrolled at Utah where he led the rugby team to a CRC title in 2010 and a DIA semifinal spot. He then switched to football to help pay for his education, playing mostly defensive end for the Utes.

After that, Palamo returned to rugby, training with the USA 7s team in Chula Vista and then suiting up for the USA 15s team against Csnada.