Career Summary
Devin Mahina came to BYU as the No. 11 tight end in the nation from Upland High School in California. As a four-time letterman, Mahina played in a total of 44 games and started in 12. He finished his career with 46 receptions for 554 yards (12 yard average) and five touchdowns. Mahina caught a career-long 41-yard reception during the 2014 Miami Beach Bowl against Memphis. As a senior, he was sixth on the team in receiving yards. Mahina also received national recognition and several All-Independent honors during his career, and was invited to play in two postseason all-star games. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.
Professional
- Signed free agent deal with the Washington Redskins in 2015
Personal
- Son of the late BSC and Lisa
- Married to wife Lindsay
- Served an LDS mission to Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Speaks Malagasy
- Majoring in communications
- Eagle Scout
- Recruited by UCLA, Oregon, Colorado, USC, Washington State, Washington, Utah, Utah State, UTEP and Arizona State.
Before BYU
- Credited with 19 receptions for 373 yards, averaging 19.6 yards per reception
- Had four touchdowns during his senior season
- Had a season-high 151 yards receiving in Upland's 40-23 win over Claremont
- Defensively, credited with 36 tackles, including 21 solos and 15 assisted takedowns
- Averaged 4.0 tackles per game
- Credited with six sacks on the season
- Also credited with a blocked field goal and a blocked punt
- Credited with two safeties
- An all-CIF performer
- 11th-ranked tight end by Rivals.com