In addition, Mahelona was a member of the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Mahelona attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee under head coach Phillip Fulmer.

[7] Mahelona was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on November 20 when Rod Coleman was placed on injured reserve.

[9] Mahelona was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 7, 2008,[1] after defensive tackle Tywain Myles was waived.

Mahelona was killed in an automobile accident in Hawaii early on the morning of September 5, 2009.