“Mays is a brute-force presence at center who wins with size, length, and raw power. In a gap-oriented, downhill run scheme that allows him to work vertically, he can create displacement and secure interior lanes with authority.
“His aggressive, brawling style can introduce volatility when forced to operate laterally or isolated in true one-on-one pass protection but he did a nice job mitigating that last season by playing square and keeping his head out of blocks.
“Coming off his first season as a full-time starter (12 starts in 2025), Mays offers tangible upside if placed in a system that accentuates vertical movement and reduces space exposure. He is not yet a stable, all-situations center, but his physical traits provide a pathway to above-average play in the right environment.”