A Shared Journey
Micah Mays Jr. and his father, Micah Mays Sr., turned a quiet offseason into a crucible of improvement. When the pandemic halted games, the duo seized the opportunity to train together, drilling routes and refining mechanics until the younger Mays could claim a standout performance in the University of Florida’s spring game, where he logged four catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns.
The foundation of that work traces back to Mays Sr.’s own playing days. A standout quarterback at Palm Beach Lakes High School, he later quarterbacked at Morehouse College and Grambling State, absorbing lessons from coaches such as Doug Williams and Todd Bowles. Those insights traveled across the miles, shaping the younger Mays’s approach to film study and preparation.
Mays Jr.’s high school career at The Benjamin School in West Palm Beach was marked by a disciplined routine: he would catch 150 balls a day on the Jugs machine, a habit he says keeps his hands sharp and his mind focused. Recruited by several in‑state programs, he ultimately honored his commitment to Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson, a decision that set the stage for his two‑year stint with the Demon Deacons, where he amassed 34 receptions for 520 yards and four touchdowns.
A New Home in Gainesville
After entering the transfer portal, Mays Jr. chose to join the Florida Gators, attracted by the chance to work under offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. The move placed him in a deep receiving corps, but his daily grind and the mentorship he received from his father, who continues to stress professionalism and body care, have kept him in the conversation for meaningful snaps.
Beyond the field, Mays Sr. describes his son as the ultimate professional, a player who treats training like a full‑time job. That ethos resonates with the Gators’ coaching staff and teammates, who see in Mays Jr. a blend of work ethic, football IQ, and a lineage of quarterback savvy that could prove pivotal as the team looks to rebuild its aerial attack.