It feels like only yesterday that the Eagles caused everyone to raise their eyebrows with the drafting of Jordan Mailata. Picked in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft, Mailata stood at 6’8, 346 lbs, and brought a ridiculously athletic skillset to the table. But two years, 0 NFL snaps, and some back problems later, a change of heart may just hold the keys to some long-term security.
Switching from tackle to guard is never easy, but it’s a switch many more NFL athletes are willing to at least try in order to sustain their place on a roster.