Physical, High-Motor LB With Proven Playmaking Pedigree
Kadavius Mays enters Southern as a compact, physical linebacker whose high school résumé showed real disruption ability, including strong tackle production, sacks, forced fumbles, and an interception return touchdown in 2023; in 2025 at Southern, he logged 2 solo tackles in limited action, so he looks more like a developmental fit than an immediate stat-sheet star[1][7][8]. The differentiator is his playmaking intensity and versatility—he has shown he can finish plays, create turnovers, and bring edge energy, which matters if you want a linebacker who can grow into a tone-setter rather than just a box-score guy[1][2].
