Calgary Stampeders

Former first-round pick Canadian REC Hergy Mayala signs with Montreal Alouettes

by
John Hodge
February 8, 2022

Photo courtesy: Edmonton Elks

Canadian receiver Hergy Mayala has signed with the Montreal Alouettes, per source.

The six-foot-one, 208-pound target was selected in the first round of the 2019 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders. He had an excellent rookie season, recording 38 receptions for 562 yards and five touchdowns over 16 games, five of which he started.

The 26-year-old’s production declined in 2021 when he made 29 catches for 284 yards. He spent the entire season at field-side wide receiver, though his skillset may be better-suited for the slotback position.

↑ what lands at 3 p.m. daily

3DownNation Daily

Get game analysis, stats, and more daily at 3pm

Here’s exactly what you’ll get.

One email. Every weekday at 3 p.m. Your daily CFL briefing.

Canadian football's biggest stories
Smart game analysis
Every CFL transaction covered with exclusive insight

Free. Unsubscribe anytime. By signing up you agree to receive daily emails from 3DownNation, as well as our terms of service and privacy policy. 1900 Rose St, Regina SK S4P 0A9.

Mayala made 113 receptions for 1,352 yards and 12 touchdowns over four seasons at the University of Connecticut (2015-18). He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but was primarily raised in Montreal.

John Hodge

John Hodge is a longtime Canadian football reporter, insider, and podcaster for 3DownNation. Based in Winnipeg, Hodge is also a freelance television and radio broadcaster and curling reporter for Rock Channel.