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
Mission
Antananarivo
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
2010
Earned letterman honors as a freshman
Saw action in 12 games, starting five
Had 11 receptions for 118 yards
Season-best game came at Utah, catching two passes for 32 yards
Had two catches for 20 yards vs. UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl
Sophmore Year
2012
Earned letterman honors
Played in nine games
Caught eight passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns
Had a 12-yard touchdown reception vs. Hawai'i
Caught two passes for 24 yards and one touchdown vs. No. 10 Oregon State
Had a career-long 38-yard reception in Poinsettia Bowl vs. San Diego State
Junior Year
2013
Caught two passes for 17 yards in win over Georgia Tech
Notched career highs in recpetions (4) and yards (40) vs Bosie State
Played in 10 games and started one
Senior Year
2014
Recorded a career-best 244 receiving yards and 20 receptions in 2014 to finish his career with 46 receptions for 554 yards and five touchdowns
Invited and played in 2015 NFLPA Bowl (2 catches, 20 yards) postseason all-star game
Invited to the prestigious 2015 Senior Bowl postseason all-star game
Received 2014 FBS All-Independent Team honorable mention
Caught three touchdown passes and had at least one receptions in 11 of 13 game
Totaled a career-high 54 receiving yards on two receptions the 2014 Miami Beach Bowl, including a career-long 41-yard reception
Registered 40 yards on four catches to equal a career high for receptions in the win over Middle Tennessee
Selected as the CFPA National Tight End of the Week 10/13 after scoring two touchdowns with 46 receiving yards on four catches in BYU’s overtime defeat at UCF in Orlando