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By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football since 2000

NFL Draft Prospect of the Week: Taylor Mays

Sunday January 4, 2009
At 6-3 and 230 pounds, USC safety Taylor Mays has fantastic size, strength, and athleticism to go along with tremendous speed. He's a vicious-hitting physical safety with outstanding coverage skills who plays well in both man and zone coverage. He also does a great job supporting against the run.

Built like a linebacker, Mays is in fantastic shape with a chiseled physique. He's very durable and plays through pain which has led to him not missing a game since taking over as the starter as a freshman. Read more...

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