Tennessee football: Cade Mays’ five best NFL landing spots
Production wasn’t always there from Cade Mays during his two years with Tennessee football, but that had a lot to do with the fact that he was forced to play multiple roles. Add in the variety of roles he played during his two years with the Georgia Bulldogs, and versatility is his selling point to pro teams when it comes to the NFL Draft.
Mays does have the proper size to play anywhere on the line at 6’6″ 325 pounds, so combined with his versatility, teams will give him a look. However, he didn’t impress too much at the combine or his pro day, so combined with his questionable production, he needs the right fit.
That right fit involves teams who have needs on the offensive line but will also look for players who can develop for them. Teams looking for depth up front would be ideal, as a versatile guy is always a win when it comes to depth. Analyzing all that, here are the Tennessee football offensive lineman’s five best pro landing spots.
. 10-7. . Cincinnati Bengals. 5. team. 56
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Everybody who saw the Cincinnati Bengals this past year knows they need help on the offensive line immediately. They’re doing it through the free agent market and early on in the NFL Draft, and they need guys who provided more in college than Mays was able to provide for Tennessee football in terms of early help.
However, depth is a big deal too, and what they need specifically in an offensive lineman is very conducive to Mays. Cincy’s biggest need is the interior offensive line, which is where they will need to put all of their focus in the draft this year.
Although he played right tackle for the Vols, all analysis of Mays by NFL scouts shows he’s best playing in the middle. He did play right guard in 2020, so that’s where he’s a better fit. Going to a Super Bowl contender that needs a player of his profile would be a great situation for him, so look for this to be a potential soot for Mays.