[3] He started in all regular season games as a junior and senior at Connecticut, and across his college career he totaled 113 receptions for 1,352 yards and 12 touchdowns.

[5] Mayala was selected in the first round, eighth overall, by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2019 CFL Draft.

He scored his first professional touchdown on an eight-yard reception from Bo Levi Mitchell against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on October 11, 2019.

[9] On February 8, 2022, it was announced that Mayala had signed with his hometown team, the Montreal Alouettes.

[11] On February 15, 2023, Mayala signed with the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL).