Jordan Mailata was a big, bold pick by the Super Bowl champs. (Doug Benc/Associated Press)The Philadelphia Eagles made a bold move with their final pick in the NFL draft, taking a player who has never played football. “Right now, he’s going to be in Stout’s room,’’ Eagles vice president of player personnel Joe Douglas said of offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland (via Philly.com). “It’s been an absolute brainstorm of an experience.”This isn’t the first time the Eagles have dipped into the rubgy ranks. “But in the end, they knew who they drafted in 2012 in me being a rugby player, and they understood this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me, and they have shown nothing but support through this entire journey.

Source: Washington Post April 29, 2018 16:29 UTC