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Taylor Mays

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Position: FS
Jersey #: 27
Date of Birth: February 7, 1988
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 225 lbs
College: Southern California
Drafted: Round , Pick 49 in 2010 by SF
First Team: SF (2010)
Last Team: OAK (2015)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Taylor Mays - Career Overview

Date of Birth: February 7, 1988
Position: Free Safety (FS)
College: University of Southern California (USC)

Career History

  • San Francisco 49ers (2010-2011)
    • Drafted in the 2nd round (49th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
    • Played primarily as a safety during his time with the 49ers.
    • Registered 20 tackles and 1 interception in his rookie season.
  • Cincinnati Bengals (2011-2013)
    • Traded to the Bengals in 2011.
    • Contributed on special teams and as a backup safety.
    • Achieved a career-high of 30 tackles during the 2012 season.
  • Oakland Raiders (2014-2015)
    • Signed with the Raiders in 2014, marking the final stop of his NFL career.
    • Played in a limited capacity, mainly contributing on special teams.

Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Known for his exceptional speed and athleticism, Mays was a standout player at USC.
  • Was a consensus All-American and earned First-Team All-Pac-10 honors during his college career.
  • Participated in the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine, where he recorded impressive numbers, including a 4.24-second 40-yard dash, showcasing his elite speed.
  • Despite a promising start, Mays struggled to find consistent playing time in the NFL, transitioning from a first-round prospect to a journeyman player.

Post-NFL Career

  • After retiring from professional football, Taylor Mays has expressed interest in coaching and mentoring young athletes.
Taylor Mays was known for his athletic prowess and was a highly regarded player coming out of USC. Despite facing challenges in translating his college success to the NFL, he made an impact on the teams he played for and remains a notable figure in discussions about speed and athleticism in football.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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