The story is a talented lineman, who’s always been known as “the little brother,” stepping out of the shadows to embark on his own path.At the time, it made for an interesting development given the heat and criticism the Mays family, including Cooper, took when Cade headed for Athens.“I understood why people were mad, but Cade had to do what was best for him, just like I have to do what’s best for me,” Mays said.“It was a few months after Cade signed with Georgia. Mays could argue that he is transferring back home to help out his parents, particularly his dad, in light of the hand injury. He is also the younger brother of current UGA freshman OL Cade Mays. Learn about Cooper Mays and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. He was one who came to campus to get to start to get to know Pruitt and offensive line coach Will Friend. When Cade Mays told Pruitt, who had less than two weeks to recruit Cade, “no thanks," Pruitt’s message to the Mays family — specifically Cooper — was that Pruitt and the Vols were coming to get the four-star center.A journey in orange and white made possible by Cooper Mays’ willingness to give Tennessee a chance. While most of that has died down, very few Tennessee fans have allowed themselves to believe Cooper Mays, now a bonafide 4-star prospect on his own, would stay home and not follow his big brother.As a result, today, Cooper Mays got to do what every high school prospect in America going through the recruiting process should get to do: He made HIS college choice.
A smoldering relationship got its first spark last March with a rather benign trip to simply watch spring practice.“That meant everything to me. Mays cannot sign until the early signing period begins on Dec. 18.Cooper Mays is the third player from Catholic to commit to an FBS program for the Class of 2020, joining offensive lineman Bryn Tucker (Clemson) and wide receiver Chancellor Bright (Marshall).Matthews said the younger Mays has good feet and is athletic for his size, which helped his recruitment.Cooper Mays, a four-star offensive line prospect, chose Tennessee over multiple offers, including Auburn, Florida LSU, Ohio State and Vanderbilt.The Catholic senior, who is the son of former Tennessee guard Kevin Mays, committed on Friday to the Vols.
UGA Offensive Line Coach Sam Pittman picked up Plaintiff Kevin Mays's severed finger from the floor, and it was put on ice. 10 recruit in Tennessee and No. We are passionate about serving clients in all financial management areas: from financial planning and investment management to leaving a well-stewarded legacy. It’s paid off for me. "Catholic coach Steve Matthews said the Volunteers get an athletic big man who plays with a "nasty attitude" on the field. His older brother Cade Mays is a 6-6, 318-pound sophomore offensive tackle at Georgia. That meant a lot to be because a lot of people kind of write me off as Cade’s little brother. I’m not a big me, me, me guy. Tom Mars, the power attorney in Cade Mays' quest for a transfer waiver, said he's "highly confident" Mays will gain clearance to play in 2020. But he eventually picked up some height and some weight this offseason.Commitments are nonbinding for the athlete and the school. If the NCAA grants a waiver, Mars said it is “very, very likely” that Sankey would follow suit.“The fact that a college student is a high-profile student-athlete doesn’t entitle everyone who has a Twitter account or press credentials to know every little detail about that student’s college experience,” Mars wrote. He backed off that commitment in the fall of 2017, when Tennessee was in the midst of a 4-8 season that resulted in the firing of coach Butch Jones. NCAA Enforcement is not involved in transfer waivers, which are decided by the Committee for Legislative Relief. Edit. https://twitter.com/CooperMays/status/1142152350766964737 https://247sports.com/Player/Cooper-Mays-45573208/ Cooper was the one who convinced his parents to come months later to meet with the Vols’ staff.
"The first thing that stands out is his athleticism for a guy his size," Matthews said. A journey created by Jeremy Pruitt’s decision to recruit Cooper because he was Cooper.Tennessee’s relentless pursuit, and today’s commitment, was possible because Cooper gave them a chance. We had good conversation. '"Matthews said Tennessee was recruiting him as a center or guard, but he said he could be moved around where needed. Athletes are not required to publicly detail the crux of their waiver appeal.Mars hasn't won every waiver case. He is the type of player we want at Tennessee.
He’s part of a team of professionals who will handle enforcement cases that might be assigned to the NCAA’s Complex Case Unit. He represented Illinois tight end Luke Ford, who sat out this season after not getting a waiver following his transfer from Georgia.“Unlike Mr. Mars, we will not engage in a public discussion of a student eligibility matter, other than to wish the best for Cade and his family. “I felt a little bit awkward, a little uncomfortable. Mays' brother Cooper Mays, also from Knoxville Catholic, signed with Tennessee in December.
He's a high priority for us. I kind of didn’t really know what to expect. According to the lawsuit, Kevin Mays his wife Melinda and sons Cade and Cooper were invited to a dinner, with other prospects, on Dec. 15, 2017 at a club level inside Sanford Stadium. Power.