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Class
Senior
Hometown
Ontario,
California
Last School
Upland High School
Roster Years
2010-2014
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
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
- Phil Steele Preseason All-Independent Second Team
- Named to the John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List
- Named to the College Sports Madness All-Independent Second Team
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
2011
- Redshirt due to neck injury and surgery
Medical Redshirt Year
2011
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Football | Nov, 15
Lasike's three touchdowns lead BYU to blowout win over UNLV
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ImageFootball | Nov, 15
Lasike's three touchdowns lead BYU to blowout win over UNLV
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ImageFootball | Oct, 19
Cougars fall short to Nevada in the homecoming game 42-35
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ImageFootball | Oct, 19
Cougars fall short to Nevada in the homecoming game 42-35
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ImageFootball | Oct, 14
Up Close: Devin Mahina
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ImageFootball | Oct, 14
Up Close: Devin Mahina
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ImageFootball | Oct, 09
BYU fights through injuries, falls 31-24 to UCF in overtime
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ImageFootball | Jun, 03
Sixteen Cougars receive preseason All-Independent honors
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ImageFootball | Nov, 11
Weekly press briefing--Idaho State
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ImageFootball | Mar, 06
Team takes another step on day two of spring practice
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ImageFootball | Oct, 13
Cougars unable to hold on late in 42-24 loss to No. 10 Oregon State
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ImageFootball | Oct, 13
Cougars unable to hold on late in 42-24 loss to No. 10 Oregon State
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ImageFootball | Sep, 28
Racking up the rushing yards, BYU shuts out Hawai'i 47-0
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ImageFootball | Nov, 18
Hebron Fangupo: Huge Reason For Success
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ImageFootball | Aug, 11
Full Pads on Day 5