| Taylor
Mays
Scout.com Headlines: |
PHOTOS: Bye Week Action
Check out photos of all the action from Howard Jones Field.
-by SCPlaybook.com
Nov 21, 2009 |
Mays Discusses USC's Struggles 
USC safety Taylor Mays talks about USC's recent struggles.
-by SCPlaybook.com
Nov 15, 2009 |
PHOTOS: Trojans Defeat the Devils
Check out photos of all the action from USC’s 14-9 victory over Arizona State.
-by SCPlaybook.com
Nov 9, 2009 |
A Teachable Moment
It is often said that you learn more about yourself in defeat than in victory.
-by SCPlaybook.com
Nov 4, 2009 |
Tuesday Practice: Back on the Road
All the news, notes and quotes from Tuesday's practice.
-by SCPlaybook.com
Nov 4, 2009 |
PHOTOS: USC-Oregon
Photos of all the action from Saturday’s USC-Oregon matchup.
-by SCPlaybook.com
Nov 3, 2009 |
Video: Barkley, Mays on USC's 47-20 Loss
See what Matt Barkley and Taylor Mays had to say after the stunning loss against Oregon.
-by SCPlaybook.com
Nov 2, 2009 |
Quack-Mire in Eugene
The USC Trojans got dominated by the Ducks, 47-20 in Eugene.
-by SCPlaybook.com
Nov 1, 2009 |
Thursday Practice Report
All the news, notes and quotes from Thursday's practice.
-by SCPlaybook.com
Oct 29, 2009 |
PHOTOS: Trojans Win at Coliseum
Check out photos of all the action from USC’s 42-36 victory against Oregon State.
-by SCPlaybook.com
Oct 26, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-3
Wt: 220
40: 4.5
| Date of Birth: |
02/07/1988 |
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| 2006 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: S |
Pos Rank: #2 |
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| STRENGTHS |
 Body Control |
| Hands |
| Size |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Backpedal Quickness |
| Change of Direction |
| Toughness |
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| Mays is arguably the best pure athlete on the entire west coast, having run a 10.5 100 this spring before injuring a hamstring. That being said, his toughness will be tested at the next level. He could turn into an enforcer-type free safety, but might be best utilized as a deep threat WR. |
| Biography: |
| Final JR (8-3) stats: 89 tackles/5 interceptions; 25 catches/514 yds/7 TDs; 3 punt return TDs; Bench: 315/Squat: 505/Power Clean: 315/Vert Jump: 37.5"
Mays reports 3.4/1200 (old version)--"I'm totally qualified."
Mays: "I've got great speed and I'm able to move well for my size. That's an advantage when I'm matching up against other players on offense or defense. I also use my size down field real well too. I'd like to work on my footwork and quickness because I'm so tall.
"I also want to play wide receiver and my favorites all said I could. Coaches think I'm a better defensive back because my combination of size and speed is more helpful on defense, I think. I'm a big safety who can match-up on bigger wide receivers. There aren't many big safeties that move as well as me. But I want to play offense to, because I can.
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