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Tex Hollywood - July 6, 2023
Jordan Mailata is the offensive tackle for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles.
He is originally from Australia with Samoan roots and played Rugby, which is a far more hardcore sport than American Football, mainly because of the whole no pads no helmet, no fear of CTE.
He was drafted into the NFL through an International Player Pathway Program and was picked up 233rd overall by the Eagles. He had no knowledge of American football and only watched on NFL game a year, but thanks to the IMG Academy he learned the robes and that being a big monster with some level of athleticism is all he needs. He is 6 ft 8 and 365 lbs and quick on his feet, running a 5 second 40 yard dash.
In 2017, he was offered a 5,000 dollar contract to continue Rugby, in 2018, with the Eagles, he was offered a 4-year 2.5 million dollar contract, in 2022, he signed another 4 year deal with the Eagles for $64 million, so I assume the choice to get to the NFL was an obvious one,
Well, the big guy recently got married and belted out some Stevie Wonder for his new bride, because the athlete's got more than just size and Football talent, he's also got a voice of an angel.
Check it out:
Jordan Mailata with an awesome rendition of “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder at his wedding last night. 🎤🦅 pic.twitter.com/MlFNeuacB6
— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) July 2, 2023
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