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Jermaine Mays

Jermaine Mays
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Date of birth (1979-07-13) July 13, 1979 (age 38)
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

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.


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