Jordan Mailata

Lafoga Jordan Mailata, born on March 31, 1997, is an Australian professional American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. Prior to joining the NFL, Mailata played rugby league for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs' under-18s team and the South Sydney Rabbitohs' under-20s team. He entered the NFL through the league's International Player Pathway Program and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 7th round, 233rd overall, in the 2018 NFL Draft. Growing up, Mailata played rugby league for the Bankstown Bulls and represented the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs' Under 18s team in 2015. He also experienced a fainting episode during a pre-season training session in 2014. Jordan Mailata is known for his transition from rugby league to American football.