BJ Mayes

Mississippi State

Oct 4 (Sat)

6:30 PM

COLLEGE STATION, TX - September 07, 2024 - Defensive back BJ Mayes #20 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the game between the McNeese St. Cowboys and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. Photo By Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics

Photo by: Evan Pilat/Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
DB
Ht. / Wt.:
6-1 / 195
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
Houston Heights
Prev School:
UAB

2024 (SENIOR): Played in 11 games, making four starts ... Led the team and ranked fourth in the SEC ith four interceptions on the year ... Was in on a tackle in the wins over McNeese and Bowling Green ... Made a pair of tackles against Arkansas ... Had four tackles and a breakup at Mississippi State ... Made four solo tackles and picked off two passes in the second half to set up a pair of A&M touchdowns to help set up the victory over LSU ... Had four tackles and recovered a fumble at South Carolina ... Recorded his third pick of the season in the third quarter to set up an A&M field goal at Auburn ... Had a pair of tackles and a breakup against Texas ... Tallied a career-high eight tackles, including 1.0 for loss, and returned an interception 9 yards in the Las Vegas Bowl against USC ... Was nominated for the Defensive Skill Award at the team award show.

PRIOR TO TEXAS A&M: Played at UAB in 2023 after spending two seasons at UIW … Led the Trailblazers with 10 pass breakups, which ranked No. 7 in the American Athletic Conference … Totaled 41 tackles, including 31 solo takedowns, 1.0 tackle for loss and two interceptions … In his two seasons in San Antonio, he made 53 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, while defending 14 passes and recording one interception.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Heights High School under Stephen Dixon Sr. .… Averaged 3.5 tackles per game … Had over 60 tackles and four interceptions, which helped boost the team to playoff appearances in multiple seasons.