Recently I got into contact with a 6'3", 177 pound wide receiver by the name of James Mayden. For the most part, Mayden is getting recruited as a WR but he has heard some talks about being recruited as a safety as well. Mayden plays ball for Sachse High School in Garland, Texas and expressed his interest with UTSA.
"I've been talking to coach Roark about my sincere interest in the program! And the coaches have been great, honestly. My mom and I are trying to take an official visit to UTSA." - Mayden
Mayden actually was introduced to the UTSA program by 2013 UTSA OL commit Breyun Owens.
"I sought UTSA out. My friend Breyun told me to consider UTSA because I might like it. And sure enough I did." - Mayden
Though he has serious interest in UTSA, Mayden does have a handful of other schools he is considering as well.
"I've been talking to Houston, Tulsa, Baylor, Texas A&M, Southern, and Louisiana Tech." - Mayden
Out of those schools, Mayden only has 1 offer at the moment, from Southern. But that wasn't the case until recently.
"Well, I had an offer from Mississippi State but my coaches left, so they pulled it..." - Mayden
It was a tough break for James, but it hasn't kept him down or out from looking at other options.
"A lot of coaches have come to the school for me, especially Ivy league schools... I've been on visits every week from March up until this week. So I'm done until June." - Mayden
As I mentioned earlier, James has heard some talks of being recruited as a safety.
"Oklahoma State likes me as a safety. While Tulsa and others like me at wide receiver." - Mayden
According to Mayden, UTSA is recruiting him as a wide receiver right now. But he is confident in playing both positions.
"I think I'm better at wide receiver right now just because of how long I've played it. I've been a WR since the pee wee days. But safety is a new love that is definitely coming to me just as easy as receiver did, and I've been playing safety (along with WR) since my freshman year... As a WR, I consider myself to be a versatile playmaker. I know that my team can use me to set great blocks to spring running touchdowns, as well as catching the ball and guaranteeing 10+ yards... But as a safety, I'm a threat at all times, run or pass. The offense needs to know where I am on the field. I'm definitely an asset to my team." - Mayden
When asked specifically about playing football for UTSA, Mayden reiterated his interest.
"I honestly think it would be great to play for UTSA. I've heard many great things about the program so I definitely want to check it out for myself." - Mayden
After watching some of his tape, there's no question James Mayden is a versatile athlete. He even lines up at tight end in different formations to block and release as a receiver. He doesn't have the weight to be a TE at the next level, and I think his speed would be suited better at WR. But he could be a dangerous weapon and mismatch for a defense. And when asked about lining up at tight end, he simply replied, "Honestly, wherever I'm needed I'll play there."
He also added that no schools have expressed interest in recruiting him as a TE.
James Mayden is definitely a name to remember and an interesting prospect to monitor due to his versatility and where other schools project him playing for their team.
This post was edited on 4/28 7:21 PM by WesCrochet
"I've been talking to coach Roark about my sincere interest in the program! And the coaches have been great, honestly. My mom and I are trying to take an official visit to UTSA." - Mayden
Mayden actually was introduced to the UTSA program by 2013 UTSA OL commit Breyun Owens.
"I sought UTSA out. My friend Breyun told me to consider UTSA because I might like it. And sure enough I did." - Mayden
Though he has serious interest in UTSA, Mayden does have a handful of other schools he is considering as well.
"I've been talking to Houston, Tulsa, Baylor, Texas A&M, Southern, and Louisiana Tech." - Mayden
Out of those schools, Mayden only has 1 offer at the moment, from Southern. But that wasn't the case until recently.
"Well, I had an offer from Mississippi State but my coaches left, so they pulled it..." - Mayden
It was a tough break for James, but it hasn't kept him down or out from looking at other options.
"A lot of coaches have come to the school for me, especially Ivy league schools... I've been on visits every week from March up until this week. So I'm done until June." - Mayden
As I mentioned earlier, James has heard some talks of being recruited as a safety.
"Oklahoma State likes me as a safety. While Tulsa and others like me at wide receiver." - Mayden
According to Mayden, UTSA is recruiting him as a wide receiver right now. But he is confident in playing both positions.
"I think I'm better at wide receiver right now just because of how long I've played it. I've been a WR since the pee wee days. But safety is a new love that is definitely coming to me just as easy as receiver did, and I've been playing safety (along with WR) since my freshman year... As a WR, I consider myself to be a versatile playmaker. I know that my team can use me to set great blocks to spring running touchdowns, as well as catching the ball and guaranteeing 10+ yards... But as a safety, I'm a threat at all times, run or pass. The offense needs to know where I am on the field. I'm definitely an asset to my team." - Mayden
When asked specifically about playing football for UTSA, Mayden reiterated his interest.
"I honestly think it would be great to play for UTSA. I've heard many great things about the program so I definitely want to check it out for myself." - Mayden
After watching some of his tape, there's no question James Mayden is a versatile athlete. He even lines up at tight end in different formations to block and release as a receiver. He doesn't have the weight to be a TE at the next level, and I think his speed would be suited better at WR. But he could be a dangerous weapon and mismatch for a defense. And when asked about lining up at tight end, he simply replied, "Honestly, wherever I'm needed I'll play there."
He also added that no schools have expressed interest in recruiting him as a TE.
James Mayden is definitely a name to remember and an interesting prospect to monitor due to his versatility and where other schools project him playing for their team.
This post was edited on 4/28 7:21 PM by WesCrochet
