Jordan Mailata is an Australian professional American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles. Before transitioning to the NFL, he played rugby league for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs in Australia. He entered the NFL through the International Player Pathway Program and was drafted by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
1934: Founding of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, a professional rugby league team, were founded in 1934.
March 1997: Birth of Jordan Mailata
Jordan Mailata was born in March 1997.
2007: Beginning of Partnership between South Sydney Rabbitohs and North Sydney Bears
The South Sydney Rabbitohs and the North Sydney Bears began their partnership in 2007, with the Bears serving as the Rabbitohs' reserve-grade team.
2014: Heart Surgery and Hiatus from Rugby League
In 2014, Jordan Mailata underwent surgery to repair both chambers of his heart after fainting during a pre-season training session. This led to a year-long hiatus from rugby league.
2015: Selected for Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Under-18s Team
In 2015, Jordan Mailata was selected for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Under-18s Team.
2017: Offered Contract by South Sydney Rabbitohs
In 2017, Jordan Mailata was offered a one-year contract by the South Sydney Rabbitohs to play for their reserve-grade team, the North Sydney Bears.
February 2018: Invitation to NFL International Player Pathway Program and Training at IMG Academy
In February 2018, after seeing videos of him playing rugby league, NFL executives invited Jordan Mailata to try out for their International Player Pathway Program. He then trained at IMG Academy in Florida under coach Aden Durde.
February 2018: Impressive Performance at the Combine
Jordan Mailata showcased impressive physical abilities at the February 2018 combine, recording a 5.12-second 40-yard dash and achieving 22 reps on the bench press.
March 2018: Combine at One Buc Place
In March 2018, Jordan Mailata participated in a combine at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice facility, One Buc Place.
September 2018: Initial 53-Man Roster and Season-Ending Injury
In September 2018, Jordan Mailata made the initial 53-man roster for the Eagles. However, he sustained a stress fracture in his back in December, ending his rookie season.
2018: End of Partnership between South Sydney Rabbitohs and North Sydney Bears
The partnership between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and North Sydney Bears ended in 2018.
2018: Signing with the Philadelphia Eagles
Jordan Mailata was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018, making him the second player with no American football experience to be drafted into the NFL.
2018: Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles
In 2018, Jordan Mailata was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the NFL draft.
September 2019: Another Season on Injured Reserve
Jordan Mailata spent another season on injured reserve starting in September 2019 due to a back injury.
July 2020: Placed on COVID-19 List
In July 2020, Jordan Mailata was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Philadelphia Eagles.
January 2021: Concussion and End of Season
Jordan Mailata's 2020 season ended after he suffered a concussion in a game against the Dallas Cowboys in November 2020.
August 2021: Named Starting Left Tackle and Signed Contract Extension
Jordan Mailata was named the starting left tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles in August 2021 and signed a four-year contract extension worth $64 million.
2022: Appearance on "The Masked Singer" and Release of "A Philly Special Christmas"
In 2022, Mailata appeared as "Thingamabob" on season 7 of "The Masked Singer." That same year, he also collaborated with teammates on a Christmas album titled "A Philly Special Christmas."
July 2023: Marriage
Jordan Mailata got married in July 2023.
December 2023: Release of "A Philly Special Christmas Special"
December 2023 saw the release of "A Philly Special Christmas Special," a follow-up to the previous year's Christmas album.
April 2024: Three-Year Contract Extension with the Philadelphia Eagles
In April 2024, Jordan Mailata signed a three-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, securing him with the team through the 2028 season.
2028: End of Contract with the Philadelphia Eagles
Jordan Mailata's contract extension, signed in 2024, will keep him with the Philadelphia Eagles through the 2028 season.