Michael Mayer Could Eventually Become The Starter
Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer will start...
The 6-4 232 pound Michael Mayer was recruited as a five-star recruit, and the No. 32 recruit in the nation, as a member of the University of Notre Dame’s 2020 recruiting class. During his time at Notre Dame, Mayer added size and strength. Currently, Mayer is listed at 6-4 ½ and 265 pounds. He is from Independence, Kentucky and played his high school football at Covington Catholic. Read More
Year Year | Games Games | Receptions Recs | Receiving Yards Rec Yds | Target Share Tgt Share | Catch Rate Catch Rate | Receiving Touchdowns Rec TDs | Special Teams Yards Special Teams | Age Age | School School |
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2020 | 12 (TE) | 42 (61 tgts) | 450 (10.7 ypr) | 17.0% | 68.9% | 2 | 0 | 19 | Notre Dame |
2021 ★ | 12 (TE) | 71 (99 tgts) | 840 (11.8 ypr) | 22.0% | 71.7% | 7 | 0 | 20 | Notre Dame |
2022 | 12 (TE) | 67 (105 tgts) | 809 (12.1 ypr) | 31.1% | 63.8% | 9 | 0 | 21 | Notre Dame |
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In 2022, Mayer played in 12 games, caught 67 passes for 809 yards, averaged 12.1 yards per catch, and scored nine touchdowns. In 2021, Mayer started 12 games, caught 71 passes for 840 yards and hauled in seven touchdowns while averaging 11.8 yards per catch. In 2020 Mayer recorded over 400 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Needless to say, Mayer proved to be one of the most productive tight ends in college football during his time at Notre Dame. He never played a season where he put up less than 400 receiving yards, and he put up back to back 800 yard receiving seasons. Needless to say, many will argue that Michael Mayer is the best tight end in the 2023 NFL Draft class.