Texas offers JUCO DT commit Christian Mays amid recruitment battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

The Texas Longhorns extended a scholarship offer to Christian Mays, a defensive tackle from Northeast Mississippi CC, already committed to Tennessee. The 6'5", 340-pound player announced the offer via social media after a conversation with a Texas coach. Mays, ranked No. 2 overall in the JUCO class, is also receiving interest from Georgia and Colorado, among others, after visiting both Tennessee and Arkansas earlier. This development indicates an ongoing recruitment process as Mays weighs his options following Texas's recent offer.
- •Texas offers a scholarship to Christian Mays on September 28, 2026.
- •Mays is a consensus three-star prospect, ranked No. 2 in JUCO.
- •He is currently committed to Tennessee but exploring other offers.
- •Other schools interested include Georgia, Colorado, Auburn, and Mississippi State.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Texas offers Tennessee JUCO DT commit Christian Mays
"The Longhorns are now officially pursuing the No. 1 JUCO DT in the 2027 recruiting class.
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