Career Timeline of Jordan Mailata: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jordan Mailata, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jordan Mailata is an Australian professional American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. Before transitioning to football, he played rugby league for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs. Mailata joined the NFL through the International Player Pathway Program and was drafted by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Mailata was a key member of the Eagles team that won Super Bowl LIX in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Selected for Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs' Under 18s team

In 2015, Jordan Mailata was selected for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs' Under 18s team, a professional rugby league side that participates in the National Rugby League (NRL) in Australia.

2017: Opportunity to Join South Sydney Rabbitohs' U20s Team

In 2017, Jordan Mailata was offered the opportunity to join the South Sydney Rabbitohs' U20s team. He was offered a one-year contract worth AU$5,000 to play for the North Sydney Bears, the Rabbitohs' reserve grade team. Mailata ultimately declined the contract.

February 2018: Mailata's NFL Combine Performance

During the NFL drafting process and combine in February 2018, Jordan Mailata recorded a 5.12 second time in the 40-yard dash and a 4.67-second time for the short shuttle. He achieved 22 reps at the combine bench press. Despite his lack of American football experience, scouts noted his impressive physical traits.

February 2018: Mailata attends International Player Pathway Program

In February 2018, after NFL executives saw video clips of him playing rugby league, Jordan Mailata attended the International Player Pathway Program. He trained at IMG Academy in Florida under coach Aden Durde and was scouted by Jeff Stoutland of the Philadelphia Eagles.

March 2018: Mailata Attends Combine at Buccaneers' Practice Facility

In March 2018, Jordan Mailata attended a combine at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice facility, One Buc Place, with other international NFL prospects and top-ranked college football prospects. NFL team general managers, including Jason Licht and Rick Spielman, were present.

September 2018: Mailata Makes Eagles' 53-Man Roster

On 1 September 2018, Jordan Mailata made the initial 53-man roster for the Philadelphia Eagles. He mentioned that the biggest mental hurdle was the extensive playbook.

2018: Mailata drafted by Philadelphia Eagles

In 2018, Jordan Mailata joined the NFL via the league's International Player Pathway Program and was selected in the seventh round, 233rd overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL draft.

January 2021: Mailata's Season Ends Due to Concussion

In January 2021, Jordan Mailata was unable to play against Washington due to a concussion, ending his season. However, he ended the 2020 season as a top-15 offensive tackle in the NFL from Week 11, as graded by Pro Football Focus.

August 2021: Mailata Named Starting Left Tackle

In August 2021, Eagles' head coach Nick Sirianni named Jordan Mailata the starting left tackle for the 2021 NFL season.

April 2024: Mailata signs three-year contract extension

In April 2024, Jordan Mailata signed a three-year, $66 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles that includes $48 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus. The extension will keep him with the team through the 2028 season.

2024: Mailata Wins Super Bowl LIX with Eagles

At the end of the 2024 season, Jordan Mailata and the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs, 40–22. Mailata became the second Australian player to win the Super Bowl.