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Devante Mays

b. 1994

American football player (born 1994)

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About Devante Mays

Born 1994. Devante Mays is an American american football player.

Devante Roshard Mays (born May 26, 1994) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tyler Junior College and Blinn College before transferring to the Utah State Aggies.

Early life Mays was born to Mark and Elwanda Mays in Livingston, Texas, and is one of ten children the couple had together. He finished the season with 600 rushing yards on 58 carries with 10 touchdowns. His injury in addition to a non-qualifying academic status left him no recruiting offers despite his performance.

Mays continued on for his senior year with the team by playing in six games and starting two of them, but was limited after suffering a knee injury against USC in the second game of the season.

Professional career Pre-draft Mays was projected as a seventh round pick by Lance Zierlein of NFL.com. He was praised for his physical stature and his hard running stance, being willing to power through contact. He was also praised for his attitude and work ethic. Zierlein also expressed concern about his reoccurring injury history and his hesitation for hitting certain running lanes. note = All values are from Pro Day

Green Bay Packers Mays was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round, 238th overall, in the 2017 NFL draft. He was signed to a four-year contract on May 5, 2017.

On November 19, against the Baltimore Ravens, Mays had his first three career carries, which totaled −1 yard. In the season finale against the Detroit Lions, he had one carry for two yards. Overall, in his rookie season, he appeared in eight games and had four carries for one rushing yard to go along with three receptions for no receiving yards.

On September 1, 2018, Mays was placed on injured reserve, and was later released with an injury settlement.

Cleveland Browns Mays was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on October 23, 2018. The Browns signed Mays to a futures contract on January 2, 2019. Mays was released by the Browns on May 13, 2019.

Jacksonville Jaguars On July 31, 2019, Mays was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2019.

NFL career statistics Regular season

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Education
Livingston Independent School District
Also known as
Devante Roshard Mays

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Devante Mays?

American football player (born 1994)

When was Devante Mays born?

Devante Mays was born on 26 May 1994 in Livingston.

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Devante Mays is an american football player.

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Devante Mays is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Devante Mays

· Wikidata: Q29635068

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