Fresno State linebacker Kesomi Mafi looks to be taking full advantage of his second chance.
Last year, Mafi was signed late, after the start of camp, but burst into the Bulldogs’ plans. By the opener, he was in the two-deep at Sam, played in a rout over Incarnate Word and was visible in the second game of the season at No. 1 Alabama.
Then, disaster.
Third quarter, Alabama ball inside the 10-yard line with three-and-change to go, Mafi planted his foot awkwardly when running back Najee Harris made a cut inside of him. Mafi crumbled to the turf and that was it for the year.