| No. -- CFL Free Agent | |
| File:Jermaine Mays.jpg | |
| Date of birth: | July 13, 1979 |
| Place of birth: | Miami, Florida |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Status: | Active |
| CFL status: | Import |
| Position(s): | CB |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| College: | Minnesota |
| High school: | Miami Jackson High School |
| NFL Draft: | 2003 / Undrafted |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 2003–2004 2005 2006 2006 2006–2007 2008 2008 |
Minnesota Vikings* Indianapolis Colts* Orlando Predators Nashville Kats Toronto Argonauts Hamilton Tiger-Cats* Toronto Argonauts *Practice roster or pre-season only |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Awards: |
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| Playing stats at Arenafootball.com | |
| Playing stats at CFL.ca | |
Jermaine Mays (born July 13, 1979) is a professional American and Canadian football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings in 2003. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Mays has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Orlando Predators, Nashville Kats and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Early years[]
Mays was born in Miami, Florida on July 13, 1979 and he grew up there.[1] He attended Miami Jackson High School where he was an All-State selection in his senior year despite breaking his collarbone.[1]
College career[]
Mays attended Minnesota University and played football at the wide receiver position for the Golden Gophers in 2001 and 2002.[1] He majored in Youth Studies & Leadership while at Minnesota.[1]
After getting redshirted in 2000, Mays saw limited action in 2001.[1] He recorded 21 receptions and 381 yards. He also scored an 81 yard touchdown which proved to be a game winner against Iowa.[1]
In 2002, Mays won the team MVP award after playing on special teams and setting a school record with five blocked punts in one season.[1]
Professional career[]
Minnesota Vikings[]
Mays was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings on September 10, 2003 as a wide receiver. On August 5, 2003, Mays switched to cornerback.[2]
Mays was assigned by the Vikings to the Berlin Thunder in 2004. He helped lead the Thunder to a World Bowl. The Vikings released him on September 6, 2004.
Indianapolis Colts[]
Mays was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on February 11, 2005[3] and was assigned to the Berlin Thunder. He recorded 22 tackles, and scored a touchdown for 100 yards which is the league record.[4] He was released by the Colts on September 4, 2005.[5][6]
Orlando Predators[]
The Orlando Predators signed Mays on October 12, 2005, but did not play in any games for the Predators that season.
In 2006, he started the first four games for the Predators[7] before he pulled his hamstring and was traded.
Nashville Kats[]
Mays was traded to the Nashville Kats for future Toronto Argonauts teammate defensive back Khalil Carter on March 15, 2006.[1][8] He recorded 74 tackles, two interceptions one of which he returned for a touchdown during his rookie year. At the end of the season he was named the AFL Rookie of the Year.
First stint with Argonauts[]
Mays was signed by the Toronto Argonauts on May 12, 2006.[1] He played in eight games for the Argonauts, seven of which he started.[1] Made his CFL debut against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and recorded his first interception in the CFL in the same game, picking off Jason Maas.[1]
In 2007, he dressed for four games with the Argonauts, but was released on August 18, 2007.[1][9]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats[]
On March 7, 2008,[10][11] Mays was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[12] However after not playing a game for the Tiger-Cats, he was released on July 29, 2008.
Second stint with Argonauts[]
The Argonauts re-signed Mays on October 15, 2008.[1] He was released on May 29, 2009.[13]
Personal[]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 "Toronto Argonauts bio". http://www.argonauts.ca/index.php/roster/show/id/875. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ↑ Craig, Mark (August 5, 2003). "Mays switches to cornerback". Star Tribune. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-106307023.html. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ↑ "Indianapolis Colts bio". http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=355. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ "Admirals Take the Title". NFL News. June 11, 2005. http://www.nfl.com/europa/history/8554755. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ "Colts Release 17 Among Cut-Day Moves". KTVU.com. September 3, 2005. http://www.ktvu.com/nfl/4934192/detail.html. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ "Colts Players Missing From Practice, Likely Cuts". ColtPower.com. August 29, 2005. http://ind.scout.com/2/431081.html. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ Lucas, Jason (February 4, 2006). "Defense Bails Out Preds". ArenaFan. http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=origcol&writer=75&article=2175. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
- ↑ Markowitz, Adam (July 30, 2006). "Familiar Faces Unite in New Places". ArenaFan. http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=origcol&writer=113&article=2387. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ "Argonauts sign Edwards to practice squad; Release Two". The Toronto Star. August 19, 2007. http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/247839. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio". http://www.ticats.ca/roster/show/id/875. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ "Tiger-Cats sign three DBs". CFL.ca. March 7, 2008. http://www.cfl.ca/print.php/article/tiger_cats_sign_three_dbs. Retrieved 2009-04-22.[dead link]
- ↑ "Tiger-Cats Add Three Defensive Backs". TSN.ca. March 7, 2008. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/teams/story/?id=231486&hubname=cfl-tiger_cats. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ↑ "Argonauts release Mays, add three imports". TSN.ca. May 29, 2009. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=280284. Retrieved 2009-05-29.