Mahon was born in Livingston, New Jersey, and grew up in nearby Randolph, where he attended Randolph High School. Mahon was a standout offensive lineman for the Rams, where he was an all-state selection as a junior and senior as well as being ranked in the ESPN 300 and the 4th-best college football prospect in New Jersey. Following his senior season, he was selected to play in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl and was a team captain in the game.[1]
College career
Mahon played four seasons with the Nittany Lions, appearing 46 games (41 starts).[2] Mahon moved from left to right tackle during his junior season and was named first-team All-Big Ten by Pro Football Focus. As a senior, Mahon received the Richard Maginnis Memorial Award as Penn State's most outstanding offensive lineman.[1]
Professional career
Mahon signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018, and made the 53-man roster out of training camp.[3][4] He made his NFL debut on September 16, 2018, against the Atlanta Falcons.[5] He played in two games before being placed on injured reserve on December 6, 2018, with a concussion.[6]