Taylor Mays already is a two-time All-American. The USC safety shocked many folks when he opted to return for his senior season, but he said he wasn't ready to leave the Trojans just yet.
Mays is arguably the freakiest athlete and biggest hitter in college football. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound defensive back also provides one of the better interviews out there. He's candid and has a really good sense of humor. We recently chatted about a few things going into this season, including his relationship with Ronnie Lott, the maturation of
Joe McKnight and
Terrelle Pryor, that other freaky athlete the Trojans will face in Week 2 when they visit Columbus.
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