L.A. Chargers Claim Space Coast Sports Hall of Famer Marcus Maye Off Waivers

maye started in 3 gamesfor the Miami Dolphins this season

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Los Angeles Chargers claimed former Holy Trinity Tiger and Space Coast Sports Hall of Famer Marcus Maye off waivers.

The veteran safety was let go by Miami after the team activated safety Patrick McMorris off of injured reserve.

Maye played in the 11 games of the season for the Dolphins and made three starts. He totaled 30 tackles, a tackle for loss, and a pass defensed this season.

Maye signed with Miami back in June.

The Brevard County native played college football at the University of Florida. As a freshman in 2013, he played in 8 games, making 16 tackles and an interception. As a sophomore in 2014, he played 11 games with 62 tackles, 5 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, and an interception.

As a junior in 2015, Maye played 12 games with 77 tackles, 4 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions. As a senior in 2016, he played 9 games with 50 tackles, a sack, and an interception.

The New York Jets selected Maye in the second round (39th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft, and placed the franchise tag on Maye on March 9, 2021.

On March 16, 2022, the New Orleans Saints signed Maye to a three-year, $28.5 million contract. In the 2022 season, he appeared in and started in ten games. He finished with 60 total tackles, two passes defended, and one forced fumble.

2018 SPACE COAST SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE: Florida Gator Safety Marcus Maye was named first-team All-SEC by Pro Football Focus and earned first-team All-American recognition from USA Today and PFF after the 2015 season. Mayes was a standout four-sport athlete at Holy Trinity and is now with the New York Jets.

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