Steelers, along with the rest of the NFL, showing interest in rugby player turned tackle prospect
Stop me if you’ve heard this before...a player who isn’t known to be an offensive tackle is converted into such with the help of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Yes, that would be the story of Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva who played tight end in college, was converted to defensive tackle and eventually caught on with the Steelers as an offensive tackle — a position he know owns as a full-time starter.
While not quite the same story, the Steelers were on hand to check out Jordan Mailata’s pro day in Tampa, FL last week.
Who is Jordan Mailata? A rugby player who is trying to get a spot on an offseason roster as an offensive tackle.
“Mailata, a 20-year-old of Samoan origin who played professional rugby for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, got the chance to show representatives from all 32 teams how he is faring in his conversion to offensive tackle for the NFL.” According to the NFL’s official website.
“Mailata measured just shy of 6-foot-8 and weighed 346 pounds. His arms measured a massive...
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