A former professional rugby player and an Australian native of Samoan heritage, Jordan Mailata (pronounced my-LOT-uh) was originally selected by Philadelphia in the 7th round (233rd overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft, despite having no prior football experience. In 2017, Mailata, who was a front rower for the National Rugby League’s South Sydney Rabbitohs, entered the NFL’s International Pathway program and also trained at IMG Academy in Florida. The 6-8, 346 pound offensive tackle is currently the youngest player on the Eagles roster.

A former professional rugby player and an Australian native of Samoan heritage, Jordan Mailata (pronounced my-LOT-uh) was originally selected by Philadelphia in the 7th round (233rd overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft, despite having no prior football experience. In 2017, Mailata, who was a front rower for the National Rugby League’s South Sydney Rabbitohs, entered the NFL’s International Pathway program and also trained at IMG Academy in Florida. The 6-8, 346 pound offensive tackle is currently the youngest player on the Eagles roster.

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