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Cade Montgomery Mays is an American professional football player currently playing as a center for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League (NFL) ¹⁵.

Early Life and College Career

Born on April 26, 1999, Mays has a strong family background in football ¹⁴. His father, Kevin Mays, was also an offensive lineman for the Tennessee Volunteers from 1991-1994 and served as a team captain ⁴. His brother, Cooper, also played as an offensive lineman for the Volunteers ⁴.

Cade Mays began his college football career with the Georgia Bulldogs before transferring to the Tennessee Volunteers ¹. He majored in communication studies during his time at the University of Tennessee ⁴.

NFL Career

Mays was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft ². He later joined the Detroit Lions, where he plays as a center ¹⁵. In the 2025 season, Mays earned a 62.4 overall PFF (Pro Football Focus) grade, ranking him 24th among 40 qualified centers ⁵.