Hergy Mayala facts for kids
| No. 1 Toronto Argonauts | |
Mayala with the Argonauts in 2025
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| Born: | October 21, 1995 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| College | Connecticut (2015–2018) |
| High school | Trinity-Pawling School |
| CFL Draft | 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
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| 2019–2021 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2022 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2023* | New Orleans Breakers |
| 2023 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2023 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2024 | Edmonton Elks |
| 2025–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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Hergy Mayala was born on October 21, 1995. He is a Canadian professional football player. Hergy plays as a wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts. This team is part of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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College Football Journey
Hergy Mayala played college football at the University of Connecticut. He was a key player for the Connecticut Huskies. During his junior and senior years, he started in every regular season game.
Throughout his college career, Hergy caught the ball 113 times. He gained a total of 1,352 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. His 113 catches rank him as one of the top six receivers in Connecticut's history. This record started when the team moved to a higher level of college football.
Professional Football Career
Hergy Mayala began his professional career in 2019. He has played for several teams in the CFL and even one in the USFL.
Playing for the Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders picked Hergy Mayala in the first round of the 2019 CFL Draft. He was the eighth player chosen overall. His first professional game was on June 15, 2019, against the Ottawa Redblacks.
Hergy scored his first professional touchdown on October 11, 2019. It was an eight-yard catch from quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. This happened in a game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In 2019, he played in 16 games. He made 38 catches for 562 yards and scored five touchdowns.
The 2020 CFL season was canceled, so Hergy did not play that year. In 2021, he played in 13 games. He had 29 catches for 284 yards. His contract with the Stampeders ended on February 8, 2022.
First Time with the Montreal Alouettes
On February 8, 2022, Hergy signed with the Montreal Alouettes. This was special because it was his hometown team. He played for them for one season. His contract with the Alouettes ended on February 14, 2023. He then became a free agent.
Time with the New Orleans Breakers
Hergy Mayala signed with the New Orleans Breakers on February 15, 2023. This team is part of the United States Football League (USFL). He was moved to the inactive list on March 19, 2023. He was then put back on the active list on March 26. However, he was released by the team on April 10, 2023.
Second Time with the Montreal Alouettes
Hergy Mayala rejoined the Montreal Alouettes on May 4, 2023. He played in ten games for them. During this time, he caught seven passes for 115 yards. He was released by the Alouettes again on August 29, 2023.
Playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On October 6, 2023, Hergy Mayala signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played for them for a short period.
Joining the Edmonton Elks
Hergy Mayala became a free agent and then joined the Edmonton Elks. He signed with them on April 9, 2024. His contract with the Elks ended on February 11, 2025.
Current Team: Toronto Argonauts
On February 11, 2025, it was announced that Hergy Mayala had signed with the Toronto Argonauts. He is currently playing as a wide receiver for this team.
