Eagles Draft Uar Bernard: A Jordan Mailata-Esque Athletic Phenom from the International Player Pathway
The Philadelphia Eagles have drafted Nigerian defensive tackle Uar Bernard, a highly athletic prospect from the NFL’s International Player Pathway program, in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bernard, who has never played organized football, possesses an elite athletic profile for his size and is seen as a long-term developmental project, drawing comparisons to Jordan Mailata’s rise within the Eagles organization.