Bleeding Green Nation · Sep 3, 2018
Jeff Stoutland and the Eagles committed to Jordan Mailata during the draft
The fact that seventh round draft pick Jordan Mailata made the final 53-man roster is one of the best stories this offseason. Not only had he never played a football game in his life, but at only 21 years old, was trying something new halfway around the world from where he calls home.
A Sidney, Australia-native, Mailata was an accomplished rugby player before deciding to try his hand at American football. He made a video and shipped to the States, and the next thing you know, he’s on a flight and starting to train as an offensive tackle.
