#47
DK Mays
Returning to Houston for 2026
Baton Rouge, La. → Central HS
via uhcougars.com ↗DK Mays
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Fritz
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Houston
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Houston
Returning around him
- 1 Houston player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +2 net (18 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Houston · Last season: 10-3 (AP #25) · Talent rank #66 · 2026 recruiting class #38
Background
As a Freshman (2025) Played in two games, seeing one snap on defensive line per game Redshirted High School Prepped at Central Consensus three-star prospect No. 87-ranked defensive lineman nationally (247Sports) No. 31-ranked overall player in Louisiana (247Sports) As a senior (regular season): 3...
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