Ball-hawking safety Carsten Mamaril brings playmaking juice to SDSU
Carsten Mamaril enters the 2026 season as a senior safety transfer to San Diego State after a productive 2025 at Portland State, where he played all 12 games, made 30 tackles, posted 2.5 tackles for loss, and led the Vikings with three interceptions and 10 pass breakups. He stands out for his instincts, ball skills, and willingness to trigger downhill, plus he already showed up in SDSU spring work with a notable pass breakup. The fit looks strong for a defense that wants reliable, experienced secondary help and a player who can create disruptive plays, not just survive them.
