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The Cinderella story of how the Eagles discovered Jordan Mailata and trumped the rest of the NFL | Jeff McLane

Mailata’s unlikely journey from football neophyte to draft pick to the Eagles’ $64 million starting left tackle, in just 3½ years, is unique to the NFL. So, too, was his discovery.

Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata waves to the fans at Lincoln Financial Field during a training camp practice on Aug. 8. The 2018 seventh-round pick, a rugby player who knew little about American football, has come a long way in 3 1/2 years.
Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata waves to the fans at Lincoln Financial Field during a training camp practice on Aug. 8. The 2018 seventh-round pick, a rugby player who knew little about American football, has come a long way in 3 1/2 years.Read moreYong Kim / MCT