Tennessee Volunteer Football Recruiting. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Cade Mays played at Knoxville Catholic as well, but signed with Georgia out of high school following the firing of Butch Jones. Five-star offensive lineman Cade Mays has made Campus Insiders' inaugural CI 25 list of the top recruits in the class of 2018. Media/News Company. He's the producer and co-host along with former Vol wide receiver Jayson Swain. He missed the Vols’ season opener at South Carolina in Week 1 before he was cleared. Coming out of high school, the five star prospect was listed as the number three offensive tackle in the country and the number one prospect from the state of Tennessee, per 247Sports Composite.Cade Mays will join his brother, Cooper Mays, who signed with the Vols during the early signing period.He also joins former teammate Deangelo Gibbs, who transferred in 2019 from the … Cooper Mays signed with the Vols during the 2020 recruiting cycle as a four-star center out of Knoxville Catholic High School. Cade Mays told Jimmy Hyams on Thursday that he was going to return to Tennessee for next season, and that report was later confirmed by 247Sports. KNOXVILLE — Cade Mays met with media for the first time since arriving at the University of Tennessee. In early January, Mays’ transfer to Tennessee was officially announced. He was named to the coaches’ All-SEC Freshman team in 2018 and was a Freshman All-American as well. Cade Mays has the green light from the NCAA to play this season. Mays, famously, was a former Vol commit who decommitted shortly before Butch Jones was fired in 2017. — Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) December 31, 2020. he hasn't shown to be THAT great of a lineman. I’m sure some of that is playing up to get a reaction or set the tone for the appeal, but got to … On Dec. 20, the 6-foot-6, 318 pound lineman gave his … He said he hopes it never happens again for the love of college football. 10 Tennessee 81, Vanderbilt 61, Everything Rick Barnes said after Tennessee’s win over Vanderbilt, Everything Desmond Oliver said about Vols’ matchup with Vanderbilt, Everything Rick Barnes said about No. Dec 9, 2020 #41 This is premium content. Oct 9, 2005 7,898 1,341 167. Mays, a five-star offensive lineman according to 247Sports… Gold Member. Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays gives Jake Fromm plenty of time to pass against Missouri during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 9, 2019, in Athens. *Lead Expert predictions are 75 percent of the Crystal Ball confidence score, with other experts combining for 25 percent. ... (247Sports… Gold Member. Now Mays himself has said Tennessee won’t even be an option for him moving forward. Tennessee junior offensive lineman Cade Mays, a … Tennessee is set to get a key piece of the offensive puzzle back for 2021. Media/News Company. Milkbone_Dawg Diehard Member. Hyams tweeted out that Mays texted him and told him “that he is returning to UT and that he will be healthy enough to participate in spring practice.”. He was an All-SEC guard and offensive captain in 1994. The event happened on Dec. 15 of 2017, which was prior to Cade Mays announcing his commitment to Georgia. Cade Mays was once a Tennessee commit, but the Knoxville native de-committed on Nov. 7. The father of Cade Mays is suing the University of Georgia after his right pinkie finger got caught in a folding chair and was severed during a 2017 recruiting trip. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. All rights reserved. A Tennessee spokesman confirmed that report via 247Sports. The Vols’ recent hot streak on the recruiting trail has grabbed attention recently, but Tennessee made headlines earlier this year when Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays announced he would be transferring to Knoxville after two years in Athens. The Georgia Bulldogs face the Tennessee Volunteers on Oct. 10 this season in Athens. He was an All-SEC guard and offensive captain in 1994. 22 overall player in the class of 2018 according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. The NCAA reversed course and granted his transfer waiver. Cade Mays was once considered a “lock” for the Vols and was the crown jewel of the Vols’ 2018 recruiting class. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. Tennessee football found a gem, and Cade Mays is more proof of that as Pruitt continues to dominate recruiting. Tennessee’s once top five ranked 2018 recruiting class now ranks 13th, according to 247 … 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. ... 5-star tackle Cade Mays decommits from Tennessee ahead of Ohio State official visit. 9 Vols’ trip to Texas A&M, Everything Rick Barnes said after No. While it may be time to move on from Cade Mays, he does have a younger brother. REPORT: Peyton Manning to be involved in coaching search, REPORT: Phillip Fulmer to retire in wake of Jeremy Pruitt firing, REPORT: Tennessee fires Jeremy Pruitt after three seasons, Tennessee Week in Review: Week of Dec. 11, This Week in UT Sports History – Jan. 18th-24th, Four Observations: No. Cooper Mays signed with the Vols during the 2020 recruiting cycle as a four-star center out of Knoxville Catholic High School. Tennessee junior offensive lineman Cade Mays will return for a second season on Rocky Top in 2021, local Knoxville radio host Jimmy Hyams of the Sports Animal reported on Thursday afternoon. Cade Mays to return to Tennessee for 2021 season, Tennessee players react to Jeremy Pruitt getting fired, Report: Tennessee firing Jeremy Pruitt, AD Phillip Fulmer to retire, Tight end Austin Pope is returning to Tennessee. “I am returning and will be able to do spring ball,” Mays reportedly told Jimmy Hyams on Thursday afternoon. Recruit Search & Database FB - Commitment List FB - Team Rankings FB - The Rivals100 FB - Visit Dates Scholarship Offers FB Team Rankings Formula BB - Commitment List BB - Rivals150. Mays was once committed to the Vols but decommitted prior to Jones’ firing. Thread starter Weplay; Start date Dec 8, 2020; Prev. Cade Mays. Mays, who committed to UGA as a five-star recruit in the class of 2018, announced his intentions to transfer to Tennessee and play for the Vols following Georgia’s Sugar Bowl victory over Baylor. Cade Mays is a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive tackle from Knoxville, Tenn. Cade joined his brother Cooper at Tennessee, who signed as a part of the Volunteers’ 2020 class. He said he hopes it never happens again for the love of college football. Mays transferred from Georgia to Tennessee last offseason. All content © Rocky Top Insider 2020. Mays was ranked the No. Will Friend, who served as Jeremy Pruitt’s o-line coach during the first three years of his tenure, accepted the same job at South Carolina on Shane Beamer’s initial staff. Kevin and Melinda Mays, along with their two sons, Cade and younger brother Cooper, travelled from Tennessee to Georgia to attend a recruiting dinner at … To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Breaking Recruiting News. Mays started seven games for Tennessee in 2020 before missing the last couple due to injury. Now you love him. Gold Member. That means he and Trey Smith could likely start together in Saturday’s contest against Missouri. You can also hear Ben on the morning sports radio show "The Swain Event." 22 overall player in the class of 2018 according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. Tickets. Oct 9, 2005 7,898 1,341 167. In early January, Mays’ transfer to Tennessee was officially announced. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Mays, who played in all 14 games for the Bulldogs this past season, is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee. As if Jake Fromm leaving for the 2020 NFL Draft wasn't painful enough, Georgia sophomore offensive tackle Cade Mays has entered the NCAA transfer portal just minutes after, 247Sports confirmed. A Tennessee legacy, Mays’ brother Cade was a high-profile Tennessee commitment before ultimately ending up at Georgia. 7 Vols' win over No. Mays initially committed to Tennessee in the final year of Butch Jones, but backed off of that commitment after Jones was fired. Tennessee OL Cade Mays texted me that he is returning to UT and that he will be healthy enough to participate in spring practice: `I am returning and will be able to do spring ball.' Tennessee lineman Cade Mays’ waiver has been denied, and the university plans to appeal. His father played at Tennessee. Mays was a celebrated five-star recruit, the top prospect in Tennessee in 2018. Tennessee junior offensive lineman Cade Mays, a former five-star prospect who transferred from Georgia to join the Vols going into the 2020 season, intends to return for the 2021 season rather than leaving for the NFL draft, a university spokesman confirmed to GoVols247 on Thursday afternoon. The SEC made an exception for its long-standing intra-conference transfer rules, clearing the way for Mays to play for the Vols in their second game of the season against Missouri. . Former Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays, brother of UT commit Cooper Mays, entered his name in the transfer portal early today is reportedly in his way to joining the Vols. The lawsuit is notable because Cade Mays, who currently plays for the Bulldogs, is planning to transfer from Georgia to Tennessee, according a report Wednesday by ESPN. He was cleared by the NCAA and SEC to play immediately without having to sit out one season for not being a graduate transfer. One of Tennessee's veteran starters on the offensive line is planning to stay with the Vols in 2021. Dec 9, 2020 #41 This is premium content. And his younger brother is a talented player as well. Lawyer said Mays has one of the worst cases he’s ever seen as far as how he was treated. The thing is . The return of Cade Mays is significant for a Tennessee offensive line that will be losing Trey Smith to graduation. (Photo courtesy of Tennessee Athletics Communications). Georgia’s sell included early playing time. Kennedy, Johnson and Locklear have not announced whether they’ll take advantage of the free year of eligibility and return for a second senior season with the Vols. Mays joins Jatavious Harris, Brendon Harris and Lyn-J Dixon on the decommitment list. Go. Cade and Cooper’s father, Kevin Mays, played for Tennessee from 1991-1994. Tennessee offensive lineman Cade Mays is returning to Knoxville for another season in 2021. The father of Cade Mays is suing the University of Georgia after his right pinkie finger got caught in a folding chair and was severed during a 2017 recruiting trip. Tennessee football has been struggling to get back to dominance for the past two decades, and after multiple coaching changes, they … He's the son of former Tennessee lineman Kevin Mays. Tennessee fans can breathe, as Cooper Mays’ signature came in on Wednesday to secure him as part of the Vols’ 2020 class. Welcome #HomeSweetHome, Cade! 2 nationally behind Ohio State in the 247Sports.com team rankings. © 2021 Verizon Media. He was the 22nd overall player in the 2018 class, per 247Sports. Learn about Cade Mays and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. All rights reserved. Cade Mays transfers to Tennessee Volunteers. Welcome #HomeSweetHome, Cade! The Knoxville native eventually signed with Georgia as a five-star recruit and played the 2018 and 2019 seasons in Athens. Mays was granted immediate eligibility ahead of playing Missouri by the SEC. Cooper Mays isn’t the elite prospect that his big brother was, but just this week he was elevated to a four-star by 247 Sports. Cade Mays enrolls at Georgia Bulldogs. Cade Mays has officially been cleared to take the field as a Tennessee Volunteer. Cade Mays. He will return as a junior once again, likely playing at both right tackle in guard — now for a new offensive line coach after Will Friend’s departure. The 6-foot-6, 320-pounder started 18 games in … Tennessee OL Cade Mays texted me that he is returning to UT and that he will be healthy enough to participate in spring practice: `I am returning and will be able to do spring ball.’ That will help an OL that will surely miss All-American Trey Smith. Mays is from Knoxville, Tenn., his father played for the school and his younger brother signed with the school as a member of the 2020 recruiting class. Michael Clark; 247Sports NC State Insider; Here are the tweets Cade Mays was sent. Mays played in all 14 games this season after playing in 11 of 14 games as a true freshman a season ago. One of Tennessee's veteran starters on the offensive line is planning to stay with the Vols in 2021. He was considered the No. Lawyer said Mays has one of the worst cases he’s ever seen as far as how he was treated. 10 Vols’ trip to Vanderbilt, Everything Mike Schwartz said about No. Tennessee is … He was the 22nd overall player in the 2018 class, per 247Sports. © 2021 Verizon Media. Please subscribe to view. He’s director of recruiting for 247 and normally doesn’t hand out cbs unless he knows something. Mays is from Knoxville and has a brother, Cooper, who plays for the Vols. The junior was originally denied immediate eligibility by the NCAA, but won his appeal and only needed clearance from the SEC in order to play this season. Dec 9, 2020 #42 This is premium content. *Lead Expert predictions are 75 percent of the Crystal Ball confidence score, with other experts combining for 25 percent. Mays is from Knoxville and has a brother, Cooper, who plays for the Vols. Cade Mays is a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive tackle from Knoxville, Tenn. Ben McKee is a graduate from the University of Tennessee and has a degree in Journalism and Electronic Media. Mays, who committed to UGA as a five-star recruit in the class of 2018, announced his intentions to transfer to Tennessee and play for the Vols following Georgia’s Sugar Bowl victory over Baylor. Tennessee offensive lineman Cade Mays is returning to Knoxville for another season in 2021. Mays is now the 5th ranked center prospect in … ATHENS — Cade Mays held Georgia’s so-called “Great Wall” offensive linetogether once again, playing three different line positions in the 63-17 win over Murray State on Saturday. Cade Mays was a five-star recruit. Log in Register. Search. Nov 14, 2001 1,695 792 187. Blessed to have my offer reaffirmed by the new coaching staff at the University of Tennessee! The Knoxville native eventually signed with Georgia as a five-star recruit and played the 2018 and 2019 seasons in Athens. Cade’s brother, Cooper, signed with Tennessee in December and enrolled this week. . School Sports Team ... Tennessee fans send obscene tweets to Cade Mays. For the latest on Tennessee Football and Recruiting, check out Volquest.com. Mays will have a new offensive line coach in his second season as a Vol. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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