@Matthew Gonzalez against a really good kc team, but also losing in the final is better than not making it. bengals lost against rams but it was still impressive for them to make it that far and no one took it away
It’s crazy like wow some kids who really work there butt off and don’t get a shot in the league jus wish they grew up big body like him and have it easy
So that's not what the video said. I rewatched it to make sure but he said that Mailata is the only NFL player in history who didn't attend university.
I think a lot more rugby players would make the NFL if you had guys who kick in rugby kicking in the NFL. A rugby player can consistently make 55 metre kick (60 yard FG) with a ball which in my personal experience goes a lot less of the distance of an American football ball, yes they do have less pressure but I'd still say someone who has a good boot in rugby would have a brilliant one in football. You've also got to remember that a rugby player can do what is the equivalent of a punt about 70 metres (76 yards) under 10 times the pressure as in rugby it is perfectly legal to tackle the kicker and you can't block either again with a ball which goes nowhere near as far. People always say how Soccer players should be kickers when in reality rugby players can probably kick a lot further
I think you’re confusing rugby and Australian Rules Football or Footy. 55M kicks are extremely rare in rugby, typically only if you’re going for a golden point and it’s a last ditch effort before the end of the game. But it happens all the time in footy
Thing is also, while you’re make 1/10th to even 1/50th in Australian leagues they actually take care of their players with one of the best healthcare systems in the world and you’re living in arguably better areas than most teams play in the US
@@brian2440 its rare in rugby league to make those meters but when you look at the boot unions players have it’s insane! The barret brothers for example, Jordie barret consistently kicks goal from 50m and further and Beauden kicks for touch gaining 50+ meters. Reece hodge also has a massive boot on him and could also thrive in NFL if he was to take it serious
@@Ousssousssscarnttttt I mean if we are just going off of kicks then afl still is king….. The record for the longest try (kick) in afl history is 146 meters
Fairs. Tall people are at a severe disadvantage in rugby as tackling becomes a lot harder, especially being an efficient tackler. Height only helps with a lineout, and even still its reliant on your thrower (commonly the hooker) to be good at his job
Stoutland is a genius! He was was the OL coach at MSU when I played RB there. I still know his 62/63 blocking scheme. Find the Mike and the rest is easy. Protect from the inside out
Michael Lewis was an ALL-PRO KR for the New Orleans Saints. He had been driving a beer truck for Budweiser. Never attending college. Mail atta came after him.
I'm from Australia and a massive Rugby fan, I met him at the Rabbitohs under 18s , would've loved to see him play some games, good to see him doing well though
The best rugby to nfl player ever was Gary Anderson. Had to go to college though. Played his first game at Syracuse without knowing what a first down was.
This guy is an absolute beast, and good on him for making it happen. Also, with rugby players in general- have you gotten a look at their combine situation? A lot of what they do is comparable to the NFL combine. Check out some of the video from the MLR combine. That's Major League Rugby, the US league, and some of that video is on here. It is what it is, man. That's all I can say. Have a look.
Rugby and football may be similar. But, they are totally different games. The amount of running in a rugby game is many times that of a football game. Very, very few football players could even finish a rugby game. On the other hand, the hitting in a football game is both far more frequent, as well as far more intense than that in a rugby game. It is the blocking and block shedding that is particularly brutal (even American spectators don’t really have an appreciation for this). They are still both great games. At the elite levels of competition, the athletes in both sports are outstanding athletes. Yet, there is just not as much overlap in skills and physical fitness for the two sports than what people think.
There is a dude you should watch out for his name is Samis rayes he's a TE played basketball his whole life in chilli I believe n he's learning but they already say he's one of the most violent blockers on the field when he's on it and he's huge I think with a bit more learning he can be something
Jordan, I love your content, BUT incorrect statement about only player to have never attended college. You might want to do something about 2x NFL Pro Bowl Eric Swann. He also never attended college ( Prop 48) AND was Arizona Cardinals 1st Round Pick. Interesting story to check out. He was a beast at DE and had a decent career.
Did Christian Okaya, play football before the NFL? I thought he never played until the NFL. Most likely I’m wrong here…. He was a Chiefs RB many years back.
Don’t forget that the guy can sing like an angel. Love this dude!!!!
Yes 🤩
One of the best voices in the NFL
IM THE 1k LIKE🎉🎉🎉
I said HAI-YAI-YAIM DREAMIN OF A WHITEEE CHISTMAAAAS
Really? Anyone have a link?
I’m and eagles fan and love his story this man is one of the biggest reasons why the eagles made the sb
Edit:Mom I’m FAMOUS
@Matthew Gonzalez losing is better than not making it at all!
@Matthew Gonzalez not an eagle fan but I am pretty sure Jordan is not the reason why they lost. He was an excellent player
@Matthew Gonzalez against a really good kc team, but also losing in the final is better than not making it. bengals lost against rams but it was still impressive for them to make it that far and no one took it away
It’s crazy like wow some kids who really work there butt off and don’t get a shot in the league jus wish they grew up big body like him and have it easy
@Matthew Gonzalez So we're not supposed to celebrate the achievement of making it to the superbowl.
Great story. What a beast and an exceptional human being. Imagine trying to run through that man. Ain’t happenin.
I met him once and he is one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met.
None of this would’ve been capable without Jeff stoutland. One of the best OL coaches ever
He's a behemoth. An incredible anomaly and even as a Giant's fan, this guy has me smiling that the Eagles are a quality team. Inspiring journey.
Jordan probably one of my favorites on the team rn
Rugby League and Rugby Union are two different codes its like comparing Baseball to Softball
He really went to ball so hard university 😂
Oooo I know a Mailata silhouette when I see one 😈
He is not the only player to play in the NFL without playing at a University
The panthers had a guy who only ran track in college. He played DB for them.
So that's not what the video said. I rewatched it to make sure but he said that Mailata is the only NFL player in history who didn't attend university.
This is also incorrect. Eric Swann
@@ilovecheese3342 Yep that’s the player I was thinking of when I made the comment
We are all forgetting about Michael Lewis
Aussies are just built different
As an aussie i am seriously happy for Mailata
He ain’t the only one who never went to college check your facts.
I really hope more rugby players like Jordan become nfl players it’s so good to watch
Bros got some pipes on him too, that Christmas album hits.
Ong
He is one of our best players
I love him im an eagles fan and I'm a lineman so he's one of my favorite players
Hayne lasted 1 season because he couldn't keep his hands to himself 😭😭😭
What!?!?!
For those who know they know
You are evil😂😂
@@fr0stb1ght34 went back to Australia got played some really crap years for a couple of teams. Went to jail for sexual assault
@@deanaldham3043 Damn bruh, what a way to fall.
Dude is a freaking TANK!!
Eagles got themselves a brick wall at RT!!
🦅
That's lane johnson
Well to be fair Johnson is probably a future HOF
@@fucker661 yeah my bad 😅 left tackle
I think a lot more rugby players would make the NFL if you had guys who kick in rugby kicking in the NFL.
A rugby player can consistently make 55 metre kick (60 yard FG) with a ball which in my personal experience goes a lot less of the distance of an American football ball, yes they do have less pressure but I'd still say someone who has a good boot in rugby would have a brilliant one in football. You've also got to remember that a rugby player can do what is the equivalent of a punt about 70 metres (76 yards) under 10 times the pressure as in rugby it is perfectly legal to tackle the kicker and you can't block either again with a ball which goes nowhere near as far. People always say how Soccer players should be kickers when in reality rugby players can probably kick a lot further
I think you’re confusing rugby and Australian Rules Football or Footy.
55M kicks are extremely rare in rugby, typically only if you’re going for a golden point and it’s a last ditch effort before the end of the game.
But it happens all the time in footy
Thing is also, while you’re make 1/10th to even 1/50th in Australian leagues they actually take care of their players with one of the best healthcare systems in the world and you’re living in arguably better areas than most teams play in the US
@@brian2440 its rare in rugby league to make those meters but when you look at the boot unions players have it’s insane!
The barret brothers for example, Jordie barret consistently kicks goal from 50m and further and Beauden kicks for touch gaining 50+ meters. Reece hodge also has a massive boot on him and could also thrive in NFL if he was to take it serious
@@Ousssousssscarnttttt I mean if we are just going off of kicks then afl still is king…..
The record for the longest try (kick) in afl history is 146 meters
You forgot about his singing skills. Would really add to the story; especially playing a clip of him actually singing. 👍🏻
Ladies and gentlemen i present to you: A freak athlete
I got to meet him while he trained at IMG and he was a great singer also
Fairs. Tall people are at a severe disadvantage in rugby as tackling becomes a lot harder, especially being an efficient tackler. Height only helps with a lineout, and even still its reliant on your thrower (commonly the hooker) to be good at his job
he is a beast
There have been several nfl players that never played college ball. Eric Swann comes to mind immediately.
Rugby to a lineman in football... that's pretty easy to understand. Show me something truly unique.
love how you showed a clip of him holding.
Thats what I said🤣😂
Tbh, as much as that looks like holding (and is), those aren’t getting called by NFL refs so O-linemen do it all the time
I love your videos, they always teach me something unlike school. Thank you
Broo stick with COD
@@djove wdym
Ayo bro u got a w profile pic
@@No_russian1 your username/no russian/its a cod mission🤣
pay attention in your classes then lil boy
I actually got to meet Jordan Mailatia in Philadelphia! Won’t forget it
And according to that last highlight, he knows how to hold.
When you were saying most other sport players flop in the nfl I was saying “what about Jordan mailata” then I realized the video was about him 😂
Stoutland is a genius! He was was the OL coach at MSU when I played RB there. I still know his 62/63 blocking scheme. Find the Mike and the rest is easy. Protect from the inside out
He’s amazing incredible story thanks frank
Vince Papale of the Eagles. He did track in college.
Michael Lewis was an ALL-PRO KR for the New Orleans Saints. He had been driving a beer truck for Budweiser. Never attending college. Mail atta came after him.
I think a lot of Americans would absolutely love Australian rugby league
We LOVE him in Philly!!!!
I'm from Australia and a massive Rugby fan, I met him at the Rabbitohs under 18s , would've loved to see him play some games, good to see him doing well though
Your sports videos are so intresting
I’ve met this guys dad in Hawaii last summer!!!!!!!!
We’re also forgetting the pride of the US Marine Corps Otis Sistrunk. University of Mars baby!!!
You couldn't tell me he wouldn't have been the best RB in NFL history
saw the arm brace, didnt need to hear anything else
its iconic
Otis Sistrunk! Alumni University of Mars
We love Jordan as eagles fans!!
The best rugby to nfl player ever was Gary Anderson. Had to go to college though. Played his first game at Syracuse without knowing what a first down was.
There has been a few players that tried to forgo college but it didn't work.
He attended Jeff Stoutland University!!! 😤🔥💪🏽
Very cool story, and there’s more on the way which is awesome for the NFL
This guy is an absolute beast, and good on him for making it happen. Also, with rugby players in general- have you gotten a look at their combine situation? A lot of what they do is comparable to the NFL combine. Check out some of the video from the MLR combine. That's Major League Rugby, the US league, and some of that video is on here.
It is what it is, man. That's all I can say. Have a look.
I’m from Australia and I love nfl this is inspiring
Otis Sistrunk played in the NFL without attending a university. Well, he is famous for going to the University Mars!
i met him irl hes amazing
michael lewis
Yeah let's go birds!!!! Coach Stoutland is a HOF line coach.
GO BIRDS 🦅🦅🦅
seriously though, Jordan's story is a pretty cool one
Hes my favorite football player my first football jersey ws his
giving love to the aussies love to see it🇦🇺 also dont hate on jarryd hayne😤
I guess "never went to college" means they're not counting guys in the NFL who didn't play college football, but were wrestlers
When you’re hand crafted to play a position you better no fu*k it up 😭
Rugby and football may be similar. But, they are totally different games. The amount of running in a rugby game is many times that of a football game. Very, very few football players could even finish a rugby game. On the other hand, the hitting in a football game is both far more frequent, as well as far more intense than that in a rugby game. It is the blocking and block shedding that is particularly brutal (even American spectators don’t really have an appreciation for this). They are still both great games. At the elite levels of competition, the athletes in both sports are outstanding athletes. Yet, there is just not as much overlap in skills and physical fitness for the two sports than what people think.
That is crazy but interesting at the same time!
Micheal Lewis did it too…
michael lewis from the saints in the 2000s never went to college
There's also an increasing amount of Aussie rugby players who play punter.
I’ve always imagined how he’d do at FB🤔
An Aussie I’m surpised
Bros litterly KD some guy you just built on 2k and is an unstoppable beast
🙏
He played rugby LEAGUE. Different sport.
Eric Swann: Only one huh?
As an eagles fan, dude is a DAWG
as an eagles fan i love mailata
F that noise, dont put him at O-line, make him a kick returner!
He's not the only person to play without attending a university
Michael Lewis, KR for New Orleans didn’t attend college either. I’m sure there are many others
Yo you should do a spotlight on Carlton Hasselrig
Kenny robinson got drafted out of the xfl
There is a dude you should watch out for his name is Samis rayes he's a TE played basketball his whole life in chilli I believe n he's learning but they already say he's one of the most violent blockers on the field when he's on it and he's huge I think with a bit more learning he can be something
wow what a story the Titans have this TE from the Netherlands
My mum actually taught him in primary!
Otis Sistrunk who played for the Raiders never went to college
Grant Taff Baylor University Southwest conference champion coach said if he has the body build I'll teach him to play football.
Jordan, I love your content, BUT incorrect statement about only player to have never attended college. You might want to do something about 2x NFL Pro Bowl Eric Swann. He also never attended college ( Prop 48) AND was Arizona Cardinals 1st Round Pick. Interesting story to check out. He was a beast at DE and had a decent career.
Ray Seales was also a player who never went to college
Two words. Eric Swann.
He had a pretty good career without playing a snap of football
If a building worked out you could have been a fighter and tried to get in the UFC a lot of rugby players are in the FC like Alexander vokinovski
We gonna act like 3x superbowl champion Nate Ebner doesn't exist... smh
Aye on my Madden Ultimate team
Not as big as bundee aki he's a beast
“He caught one caweer pass”
Say that again?!
Danny amendolla went to college for lacrosse
I didn’t know that GM sponsored rugby
Go the bunnies
Did Christian Okaya, play football before the NFL? I thought he never played until the NFL. Most likely I’m wrong here…. He was a Chiefs RB many years back.
Haloti Ngata
What about kickers or punters? Did all imported (from other sports) kickers/punters play college football first? Honest question.