Cooper Mays
OL – Knoxville Catholic (Knoxville, TN) 6’3, 283
Committed: 6/21/2019
Stars: 4 – 247Sports Composite / 4 – Rivals / 4 – ESPN
Josh Ward’s Analysis: Mays was a priority target for Tennessee, which is thrilled to add a legacy player to the class. Mays projects to be a solid interior offensive line. Could he be the heir to the center position in 2021 after Brandon Kennedy leaves?
Eric Cain’s Analysis: Cooper Mays battled injuries the past two seasons at Knoxville Catholic and really had to work on his size over the offseason. After gaining nearly 50 pounds, Mays proved to hang with the best of them at summer camps and should be in the running for starting center should Brandon Kennedy not return. Mays can also play guard and was a playmaker on defense for the Irish – should there be a need.
Highlights
Mays’ High School Steve Matthews’ Interview on SportsTalk
Group interview with Cooper Mays on NSD at Catholic
Quick Facts From UT Athletics
Participated in Nike’s “The Opening”
No. 6 rated center in 247 composite rankings, but a versatile offensive lineman who can play several positions
Key member of Catholic’s offensive line that paved the way for 2,360 rushing yards in 2019
Helped lead Catholic to a Division I Class 5A Final Four appearance in 2019
2018 TSWA Class 5A First Team Offense
Son of former Tennessee All-SEC offensive lineman Kevin Mays
