Michael Mayer - TE - Notre Dame
Welcome to the rookie profile for Michael Mayer. Mayer has looked set to play in the NFL since he suited up in his freshman season. In his three seasons in college, he became one of the most consistent receivers on the roster, able to create separation with his route-running ability. Should be set to see the field early in his rookie season.
Measurables
Height: 6′ 5″
Weight: 249 lbs
Age: 22
40-yard dash: 4.7
3-cone drill: DNP
20-yard shuttle: DNP
Vertical Jump: 32.5″
Broad Jump: 9-10
Bench Press: DNP
College Stats
| Receiving | Rushing | Scrimmage | |||||||||||||||
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| Year | School | Conf | Class | Pos | G | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Plays | Yds | Avg | TD |
| *2020 | Notre Dame | ACC | FR | TE | 12 | 42 | 450 | 10.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 450 | 10.7 | 2 | |
| *2021 | Notre Dame | Ind | SO | TE | 12 | 71 | 840 | 11.8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 840 | 11.8 | 7 | |
| *2022 | Notre Dame | Ind | JR | TE | 12 | 67 | 809 | 12.1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 809 | 12.1 | 9 | |
| Career | Notre Dame | 180 | 2099 | 11.7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 2099 | 11.7 | 18 | |||||
Notable Headlines
Mayer was a 4-star recruit, before opting to play for Notre Dame. In his freshman season, he hit the ground running, playing 12 games. Showed his receiving ability with 42 receptions for 450 yards and 2 scores. He backed that up in 2021 with another strong showing, with 71 receptions for 840 yards and 7 TDs.
Scouting Report
Positives
Mayer has great hands and balance which helps him win against his man against the press on the line of scrimmage. With his quickness and speed he has the ability to beat a defender off the snap, and then get separation from the defender before they can recover. Has great hands which makes him an effective receiver, with great catching span. With his size, he is able to get up and catch balls in contested positions- especially in the red zone. Great blocking ability should mean he gets on the field early in his career too.
Negatives
Mayer was able to great seperation in college, but doesn’t have top-end speed to do the same in the NFL. If he finds himself up against a defensive back, he could struggle to give his QB the space to put the pass into. He can also lose his blocking leverage with his technique if he loses the first impact, struggling to recover.
Pre Draft Analysis
Expected Draft Capital- Round 1
Ideal Landing Spot
Mayer is a good enough talent that he is going to produce in pretty much any scheme. But, he is going to his most productive used as an in-line TE. He has the ability to make blocks, as well as run routes effectively. A team like the Chargers would be ideal with the offense they run.
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