Taelyn Mayo
Taelyn Mayo
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Marcus Henry | Prep Redzone Scout
At his size, Mayo is a rare cornerback prospect. His length, physical play, and ball skills led to multiple pass breakups, shutting down passing lanes with his extended reach.
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Read EvaluationMarcus Henry | Prep Redzone Scout
Mayo has excellent length, to go along with his 6’4 frame and when plants his foot and gets vertical, he covers lots of ground in just a few steps. He has the classic look of an elite free safety, but his one-on-one coverage skills allow him to step down in the box and be a menace in press coverage. He has an imposing figure and his extended arm length leaves no room for the quarterbacks to fit the football past him. During the agility session for the defensive backs, his footwork was clean and he transitioned into his backpedal smoothly. His upside is through the roof and his skill set will be in high demand by college programs as he continues to mature.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
I first saw Mayo two years ago at a camp in Colorado and was shocked to find out he was only in sixth-grade. Now, he’s getting ready to enter his eighth-grade season in Texas and he’s looking more and more like a “sure thing” on the field. There aren’t many 6-foot-3, 178-pound Safeties walking around–forget the fact of what class he is in. He has unbelievable length, extremely long legs and the ability to cover a ton of ground in just a few strides. Being that long and young, he obviously has some room to improve strength and straight-line speed. However, he’s going to be a P5 guy if he stays the course and continues to improve.
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