47DK Mays
EDGE · SO
2-SO
Current depth chart
DE2Second2-SO
Depth relationships
Bio
DK Mays is a 6'4", 250-pound defensive lineman for the Houston Cougars wearing No. 47. The Baton Rouge native prepped at Central HS, where he earned consensus three-star status and ranked No. 87 nationally at his position. As a senior, Mays recorded 32.0 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks, and 10 hurries. During his junior year, he posted 73.0 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, six sacks, three pass deflections, and three forced fumbles while also returning an interception for a touchdown. Mays redshirted during the 2025 season after appearing in two games with one snap per contest on the defensive line. From Central HS · Baton Rouge, LA.
DK Mays appeared in 2 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassSophomoreHeight6'4"Weight250 lbHometownBaton Rouge, LAHigh schoolCentral HSRecruiting3 · No. 829 national · 2025 classConferenceBig 12
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
0
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
1
QB HUR
Career path
CENTRAL HSBaton Rouge, LA
HOUSTON2025 — present