Mayson Hitchins

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Weight:
220
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Orange, Calif.
High School:
El Modeno H.S.
Previous School:
Weber State
Twitter:
@HitchensMayson
Instagram:
@maysonhitchens

CAREER

Enrolled at Central Michigan in June 2026 … Played the last three years and 28 games at Weber State University, where he accumulated 148 tackles (61 solo), 8.0 tackles for loss for 12 yards, three pass breakups and one blocked kick … All-Big Sky pick as a senior in 2025.

2025 AT WEBER STATE

As a junior linebacker, played in 12 games … All-Big Sky honorable mention selection as a linebacker … Finished the year with a Wildcat team-high 91 tackles (44 solo), 6.0 tackles for loss and one pass breakup … Finished No. 7 in the Big Sky in total tackles (91) … Totaled four 10-plus tackle games and finished with at least five tackles in every game … Tied a career-high with 11 tackles (six solo) with a quarterback hurry at Idaho State (11/15) … Finished with 10 tackles (eight solo) at Montana State (11/8) … Made seven tackles with 0.5 tackle for loss, and a quarterback hurry vs. Montana (11/1) … Made 10 tackles (five solo) with 1.5 tackles for loss vs. Eastern Washington (10/25) … Tied a career-high with 11 tackles (six solo) with 0.5 tackles for loss at Portland State (10/18) … Made six tackles at Sacramento State (10/11) … Had six tackles at UC Davis (9/27) … Contributed eight tackles (three solo) with a 1.0 tackle for loss vs. Butler (9/20) … Made six tackles at McNeese (9/13) … Totaled five tackles (two solo) and blocked a kick at Arizona (9/6) … Finished with seven tackles (two solo), 1.0 tackle for loss in season opener at James Madison (8/30).

2024 AT WEBER STATE

As a sophomore linebacker, played in 11 games … Named the Big Sky All-Academic Team … Recorded 56 total tackles (17 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss, two pass breakups, and one quarterback hurry … Ranked second on the team and No. 32 in the Big Sky Conference in tackles per game (5.1) … Had at least three tackles in every game and had five or more four times…Had 10 tackles at Idaho and nine at Sacramento State.

2023 AT WEBER STATE

As a true freshman linebacker, played in nine games … Had three total tackles on the year.

HIGH SCHOOL

A June 2023 graduate of El Modena High School in Orange, Calif., where he played four years of varsity football for head coach Matt Mitchell… Two-time First Team All-League selection (junior and senior years) … Three-time All-League honoree, including an honorable mention selection as a sophomore … Named his team’s Defensive Most Valuable Player … Earned his team’s Timbo Award for hardest hitter … Saw action at quarterback, linebacker, and free safety for the Vanguards … In career, registered 233 tackles, 7.5 tackles per game, 10.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, eight interceptions for 150 return yards, four pass breakups, four fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles on defense, and rushed for 502 yards and six touchdowns on 52 carries (long of 85 yards), caught 17 passes for 207 yards, and three touchdowns, scored 10 total touchdowns and accumulated 754 all-purpose yards on offense in 31 career games … Totaled 120 tackles, six sacks, and intercepted three passes as a senior linebacker and ran for 500 yards and six touchdowns on 40 carries on offense in 2022 … Finished with 102 tackles with six tackles for loss as a junior … Intercepted three passes, all in the fourth quarter vs. Foothill … Made 11 total tackles in six games of action as a sophomore … Intercepted a career-high three passes in a game during his sophomore year vs. Canyon … Led the Vanguards to a share of the North Hills Conference title as a sophomore … Started all 12 games on the varsity as a wide receiver as a freshman … Also competed in track and field.

PERSONAL

Born Mayson Hitchens on January 12, 2005 … Son of James Hitchens … Has a younger brother Brodie and younger sister Evie … Hobbies and interests include football, gaming, and surfing … Graduated from Weber State University in May 2026 with a degree in Business Administration.