Micah Mays Jr. (born February 6, 2005) is an American football wide receiver for the Florida Gators. He previously played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
| No. 5 – Florida Gators | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | February 6, 2005 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | The Benjamin School |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life and high school
editMays Jr. attended The Benjamin School located in Palm Beach County, Florida. During his high school career, he starred at both football and track and field, earning Palm Beach 2A-1A boys track and field athlete of the year as a junior.[1] Coming out of high school, Mays Jr. committed to play college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons over offers from Clemson and NC State.[2]
College career
editWake Forest
editIn week 13 of the 2024 season, Mays Jr. hauled in a 36-yard touchdown reception versus Miami.[3] He finished his three-year career at Wake Forest from 2023 through 2025, appearing in 26 games, totaling 34 receptions for 520 yards and four touchdowns. After the conclusion of the 2025 season, Mays Jr. entered the NCAA transfer portal.[4][5]
Florida
editMays Jr. transferred to play for the Florida Gators.[6] He entered the 2026 season, in a position to be a starter for the Gators, after hauling in four passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns in the spring game.[7]
References
edit- ↑ Curreri, Gary (June 18, 2022). "Palm Beach 2A-1A boys track and field athlete of the year: Micah Mays, Benjamin junior". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Smarr, Emilee (December 24, 2022). "Four-star Micah Mays caps wild week by making it official with Wake Forest". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Peterman, Alexander (November 29, 2024). "Palm Beach County in college football: Micah Mays leads long list of locals at the next level". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Brockway, Kevin (April 8, 2026). "How Florida football WR Micah Mays Jr. has seized opportunity this spring". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Olson, Andrew. "Florida adds second ACC transfer wide receiver". Saturday Down South. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ White, Noah (April 9, 2026). "Former West Palm Beach receiver Micah Mays ready to make impact at Florida". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Broackway, Kevin (April 11, 2026). "Florida football spring game updates: WR Micah Mays Jr. stars as offense, defense tie". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved June 8, 2026.