History of Jordan Mailata in Timeline

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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1934: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Founded

In 1934, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, a professional rugby league side, were founded and participate in the National Rugby League (NRL) in Australia.

March 1997: Jordan Mailata's Birth

On March 1997, Lafoga Jordan Mailata was born. He is an Australian professional American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL), a professional singer, and former rugby league player.

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2007: Partnership Intact

From 2007, the North Sydney Bears had a partnership with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in which they served as the Rabbitohs reserve grade team. It ended in 2018.

2014: Jesse Williams Wins Super Bowl XLVIII

In 2014, Jesse Williams won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks, 11 years before Mailata won Super Bowl LIX. Williams was on injured reserve.

2014: Mailata's Heart Surgery

In 2014, Jordan Mailata fainted during a pre-season training session, one week before the Bulldog's first scheduled game in the S.G. Ball Cup, requiring surgery to repair both the upper and lower chambers of his heart. He subsequently took a hiatus from rugby league for over a year.

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.

2018: Partnership Ends

In 2018, the agreement between the North Sydney Bears and the South Sydney Rabbitohs ended.

September 2019: Mailata Placed on Injured Reserve

After missing the first two games of the 2019 season with a back injury, Jordan Mailata was placed on injured reserve starting 21 September 2019.

July 2020: Mailata Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List

In July 2020, Jordan Mailata was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Eagles and was activated from the list on 13 August.

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.

2022: Mailata forms The Philly Specials

During the 2022 offseason, Jordan Mailata formed the vocal group The Philly Specials along with teammates Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson and recorded a Christmas album titled A Philly Special Christmas.

2022: Mailata Competes on The Masked Singer

In 2022, Jordan Mailata competed in season 7 of The Masked Singer as "Thingamabob" of Team Cuddly. He was eliminated alongside Jorge Garcia as "Cyclops" of Team Bad.

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2022: Mailata featured in Kelce

Jordan Mailata was featured in Kelce as one of Jason Kelce's teammates during the 2022–2023 season.

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July 2023: Mailata Marries Niki Ikahihifo-Bender

In July 2023, Jordan Mailata married his longtime partner Niki Ikahihifo-Bender, a lawyer from Alaska.

December 2023: A Philly Special Christmas Special Released

In December 2023, the sequel album, A Philly Special Christmas Special, by The Philly Specials, including Jordan Mailata, was released.

2023: Mailata featured in Kelce

Jordan Mailata was featured in Kelce as one of Jason Kelce's teammates during the 2022–2023 season.

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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.

November 2024: A Philly Special Christmas Party Released

On 22 November 2024, The Philly Specials, including Jordan Mailata, released their third and final album, A Philly Special Christmas Party.

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.