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Aussie NFL star reveals how he was warned about the ‘poison’ that can ruin his rise to become a household name in America’s biggest sport  Jordan Mailata has become a mainstay of the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line The Australian hasn't looked back since making his debut back in 2020 But he insists he takes praise with a large pinch of salt and remains grounded Mailata feels he's not respected due to being an international player The Eagles lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round last season

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Aussie NFL star Jordan Mailata has revealed he considers excessive praise a 'poison' that can derail his progress and feels he has to continually prove himself, despite a breakout season. 

The Philadelphia Eagles left tackle grew up playing rugby league and played for Canterbury's Under-18s and South Sydney's Under-20s team before being invited to join the International Player Pathway Program as a way into the NFL.

Despite admitting to have a very limited knowledge of the sport, Mailata took the plunge and was selected by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Jordan Mailata insists he takes praise with a pinch of salt and remains well grounded

Jordan Mailata insists he takes praise with a pinch of salt and remains well grounded 

After being hampered by injuries in his first two seasons, the Australian made

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