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Date of birth | July 13, 1979 |
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Place of birth | Miami, Florida |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | CB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
College | Minnesota |
High school | Miami Jackson High School |
NFL draft | 2003 / Undrafted |
Career history | |
As player | |
2003–2004 | Minnesota Vikings* |
2005 | Indianapolis Colts* |
2006 | Orlando Predators |
2006 | Nashville Kats |
2006–2007 | Toronto Argonauts |
2008 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats* |
2008 | Toronto Argonauts |
*Practice roster or pre-season only | |
Career stats | |
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Jermaine Mays (born July 13, 1979) is a former professional American and Canadian football cornerback. 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.
Mays was born in Miami, Florida on July 13, 1979 and he grew up there. He attended Miami Jackson High School where he was an All-State selection in his senior year despite breaking his collarbone.
Mays attended Minnesota University and played football at the wide receiver position for the Golden Gophers in 2001 and 2002. He majored in Youth Studies & Leadership while at Minnesota.
After getting redshirted in 2000, Mays saw limited action in 2001. He recorded 21 receptions and 381 yards. He also scored an 81-yard touchdown which proved to be a game winner against Iowa.
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.
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.