A five-year Fresno State slot receiver who ran a blazing 4.36 at his pro day, Mac Dalena is chasing a roster spot after stops with three different franchises.
Mac Dalena is an undersized, quick-footed slot receiver who has bounced through the league since going undrafted in 2025, moving from Kansas City to Seattle's practice squad to a brief stint with the Jets before landing in Buffalo. He is looking to carve out a role after a decorated five-year college career at Fresno State.
Path to the league
Dalena played five seasons at Fresno State from 2020 to 2024, appearing in 59 games and catching 126 passes for 1,761 yards and 13 touchdowns. He went undrafted in 2025 and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, unofficially clocking a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at his pro day.
Career highlights
His best college season came as a senior in 2024, when he caught 64 passes for 1,065 yards and eight touchdowns for the Bulldogs. At 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, he has built a reputation as a shifty slot option who can win in space.
2025 season recap
Dalena did not stick on an NFL 53-man roster during the 2025 season, spending time on Seattle's practice squad after beginning the year with Kansas City. He briefly joined the New York Jets in 2026 before signing with the Bills on a one-year deal.
Sources
- Buffalo Rumblings: Buffalo Bills sign former Kansas City Chiefs UDFA wide receiver
- Arrowhead Pride: Chiefs' training camp profile: Fresno State wide receiver Mac Dalena
- ESPN: Mac Dalena
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Fresno State
- Hometown
- Fresno, CA, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
