Jordan Mailata was an interesting pick for the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft, but the former Australian native was gigantic and Jeff Stoutland saw no shortage of potential.
He spent most of his rookie season inactive as the coaching staff worked to develop his talent at offensive tackle, but with all the makings of a future star, was apparently closer than most thought to taking the field last season.
Mailata spoke to ESPN and talked a bit about how the Eagles wanted him bigger — than the already 346 pounds he was when drafted — and other lessons he learned his rookie season.