Jordan Mailata, the Philadelphia Eagles left tackle, has been named the teams 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes his incredible work both on and off the field, highlighting his dedication to community service in Philadelphia and beyond. Mailata, who transitioned from playing rugby in Australia to becoming an All-Pro in the NFL without any prior American football experience, has consistently been involved in various charitable efforts since joining the Eagles as a seventh-round draft pick in 2018. He has supported the Philadelphia Childrens Alliance, championed the American Association for Cancer Research, and is a strong advocate for the Eagles Autism Foundation. Mailata has also collaborated with teammates on Christmas albums, raising millions for local charities, and promoted the NFLs growth in his native Australia. As the Eagles nominee, Mailata received forty thousand dollars for his chosen charity, Philly Music Fest, and fans can support him in Nationwides Charity Challenge by voting on social media or NFL dot com. The national Walter Payton Man of the Year winner will be announced on Thursday, February fifth.

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