
Homegrown UNI Tight End Turned Proven Panther Leader
Mahaffey is best known at UNI as a dependable, physical tight end/fullback who earned three-time All-Conference honors and played in 51 career games, giving him the profile of a high-floor, coach-trusted presence rather than a flashy stat-sheet guy. His value is in toughness, consistency, and versatility, with enough receiving production to matter and the kind of program familiarity that translates well into leadership and scheme fit. If you want a player who brings grit, reliability, and a strong football IQ, he checks that box.