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Browns hosting Australian rugby player Jordan Mailata for pre-draft visit

The Cleveland Browns are reportedly hosting Australian rugby player Jordan Mailata today, according to NFL Network’s Gil Brandt. Mailata is a 6-foot-8, 345-pounder who is projected to play offensive tackle in the NFL, should he find a home in the league.

Here’s a look at Mailata’s NFL tour stops this week, per Brandt.

Another name to watch: Aussie Rugby player Jordan Mailata (6-8, 346) who's attempting conversion to football. Has visits lined up every day this week:

MON Washington
TUE Pittsburgh
WED Philadelphia
THU Cleveland
FRI LA Chargers— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 9, 2018

The very large Mailata says he has never played a snap of American football.