Former Eagle, BYU Cougar Reno Mahe to attend Blaze combine

(KSL Sports) Former Philadelphia Eagles and Brigham Young University standout Reho Mahe is scheduled to attend the Utah Blaze Player Combine, Friday, Oct. 17 at the Spence Eccles Field House on the campus of the University of Utah.

Mahe, who prepped at Salt Lake City's Brighton High School, played five seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and made a name for himself as a kick returner. In 55 career games with the Eagles, Mahe (5-10, 212) had a combined 130 kickoff and punt returns for 1,600 yards. He also had 47 carries for 196 yards and 33 receptions for 230 yards.

In 2005, Mahe led the NFL in punt return average (12.8).

At BYU, Mahe was a two-time All-Mountain West Conference performer. His junior year he led the MWC in receptions with 91 for 1,211 yards and nine touchdowns. One year later, he tallied 59 receptions for 771 yards and two touchdowns.

He will be available to the media following the combine, which is set to end around noon.

Registration for the combine is still open. The cost is $75 if participant registers on-line at www.utahblaze.com before noon on Oct. 15. Otherwise, the cost is $100 (cash only) the morning of the combine.

Participants will be tested in the 40-yard dash and a short shuttle, as well as being tested for upper- and lower-body strength and explosiveness.

The combine will begin at 9 a.m. with registration and check-in beginning at 8 a.m.

All participants will be required to sign a waiver.

Participants should dress in workout gear and wear grass cleats (the surface is FieldTurf). No metal spikes will be allowed.

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