Mayes is a nickelback with good size and toughness, but he will likely be scheme-dependent due to his lack of top-end speed. He is instinctive and processes fairly quickly when working between the route and the quarterback’s eyes. He’s average in matching route breaks and will lose the footrace downfield if matched up in man coverage. He’s at his best when playing forward from a shallow zone, where he’s very capable of making plays on the ball or stepping downhill and supporting the run. Mayes has the talent to compete for a roster spot in an NFL camp.
