PERSONAL: Born in Livingston, TX ... parents Mark and Elwanda Mays ... nine sibblings ... looks forward to a career as a coach or physical therapist.

ATHLETICS: Played for Randy Howe at Livingston High School ... named first-team all-district running back ... helped lead Livingston to the playoffs in 2011 ... also competed in powerlifting and track in high school ... previously played for Tyler Junior College.