Lafoga Jordan Mailata (/ m aɪ ˈ l ɑː t ə / my-LAH-tə; [2] born 31 March 1997) is an Australian professional American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL), Super Bowl LIX champion and former rugby league player.

5 days ago · Ten years ago, Jordan Mailata watched the Super Bowl for the first time. The then-17-year-old only cared about one thing: The halftime show.

1 day ago · Eagles greeted by fans at NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia following Super Bowl win 26:39. Jordan Mailata was playing rugby league in Australia before he took the huge career gamble that has now ...

1 day ago · Jordan Mailata worked in construction while trying to become a rugby league player in Australia but has now completed his unique journey to Super Bowl winner.

2 days ago · Jordan Mailata was told he wasn’t fit enough to play professional rugby league. Now the 166kg wrecking ball is headed to the Super Bowl ... football. In fact, he was almost completely unfamiliar with the sport until he began training for the NFL in 2018. Mailata’s path has taken him from rugby league outcast to a veritable superstar, and he ...

5 days ago · Mailata, who still hadn’t reached his 21st birthday when offered the Rabbitohs contract, stood out as a giant even in professional rugby league circles at 203cm and 147 kilograms.

Jan 19, 2025 · Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata took home his first bit of individual hardware in 2024, being named second-team All-Pro. It's an honor richly deserved for the Australian of Samoan descent. In...

4 days ago · Jordan Mailata will play the second Super Bowl of his career when his Philadelphia Eagles ... The Sporting News takes a closer look at the 27-year-old's time in rugby league before transitioning ...

5 days ago · Jordan Mailata’s path from rugby to the NFL is one of the league’s greatest stories. Now, the Eagles left tackle is a key player in Super Bowl 2025.

A former rugby player from Australia who had never played a snap of football prior to being selected by the Eagles in the 2018 NFL Draft. Played professional rugby for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, a club that is owned by actor Russell Crowe ... Was not afforded a large salary as a member of the team's second unit ...