Brad Mayes Berkeley Prep QB 2015 6’ 0” 171 lbs
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Brad Mayes is a developing three-sport athlete in line to be the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers starting quarterback next year.
The freshman saw action in nine games throwing for 18 yards, rushing for 38 yards (1 touchdown) and also registered 12 tackles on defense. Additionally the 6-footer completed his first high school pass in the Buccaneers’ spring game which went for a 67-yard touchdown.
Mayes said the play was a post where he hit his receiver, Justin Vogel, 30-or so yards down the field between two defensive backs before Vogel took care of the rest.
The 6-foot tall freshman is a product of the John Kaleo Quarterback Academy. He has been with Kaleo since he was nine years old.
“I knew him before football,” Mayes said of Kaleo. “He is a family friend. I wouldn’t be the quarterback I am today without him. He’s taught me that having fun is important and makes training fun.”
“He has helped teach me things mentally and physically, especially with my mechanics. Mentally learning coverages and making the right decisions; I always know how to use feet because of him.”
As a freshman backup Mayes had the opportunity to learn from 2012 quarterback Destin Nichols as well as Pete Dinovo, one of the top-rated quarterbacks in the Bay Area, at the Kaleo QB Academy.
“They make me want to work harder,” Mayes said of Nichols’ and Dinovo’s influence on him. “They want me to reach their level and beyond that. They’ve taught me mental things and always tell me to keep my head up when I make mistakes.”
Mayes has the intangibles to be a highly-sought after prospect in the 2015 class. His doctors project him to grow to at least 6-feet 4-inches tall. His arm strength will continue to grow, but in eighth grade he threw a deep ball of 52 yards at Kaleo’s QB academy.
The freshman has started his recruiting process early. He has participated in three combines (twice at the BHSN/BCP Ignite Combine).
“There is lots of good competition so it makes me work harder,” Mayes said of what he enjoys about competing in combines. “I always try to beat my previous times. It also shows you what to expect for the upcoming years so I know how to practice for them.”
Although he didn’t get a lot of playing time as a freshman on the varsity football team, Mayes did run Berkeley Prep’s scout-team. Every day at practice Mayes competed against one of the top defenses in the county, including uber-talented Nelson Agholor.
“It taught me a lot, facing Nelson. It taught me to make the right choices because he’s a ball hawk, one of the best athletes in the country,” Mayes said. “He [Nelson] taught me to make the right choices. Going against him made my ball stronger, having to fit it in tight spaces. He just was an overall leader and still helps me in school and stuff.”
Get to know Brad Mayes:
BCP: What is your most memorable football moment?
BM: In my varsity year at TBYL I had three touchdown passes and one rushing touchdowns against the Vikings.
BCP: What is your favorite team and who is your favorite player in the NFL?
BM: My favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys. My favorite player is Drew Brees
BCP: Who do you look up to and model your game after?
BM: I use Tim Tebow a lot to model myself after for his work ethic. I use it to push myself a lot. I like to look at Drew Brees and Tom Brady for more quarterback related things.
BCP: What is your favorite movie?
BM: The Waterboy
BCP: What is your favorite TV show?
BM: Ghost Adventures. I’m kind of into that stuff
BCP: What is your favorite food?
BM: I really like french fries, chicken wings, hamburgers and any kind of chocolate.
BCP: What is your favorite website?
BM: I’m always on ESPN because Facebook and Twitter are blocked on our computers at school.
Mayes’ Accomplishments:
Information from father Tom Mayes
FOOTBALL:
9th grade –
(Berkeley Prep)
Pre-season named one of the top 10 freshmen in the country by MaxPreps
Played QB, Safety, OLB, KO, KOR – significant time at QB (handing off and/or running)
First high school pass in the pre-season game was a 67 yard post for a TD
Named 2011 MaxPreps – Air Force All-American honorable mention
8th grade –
(TBYFL – Westchase Colts)
Started at QB and Safety – lost in playoffs
7th grade –
(TBYFL – Westchase Colts)
Started at QB and Mike LB
Went undefeated and won the TBYFL Super Bowl
Named Defensive MVP
***played with the Westchase Colts from 1st grade through 8th grade, going to five Super Bowls, winning four of them
***played QB and either LB or Safety every year
***has been trained by John Kaleo since he was nine years old
BASEBALL:
9th grade (In Progress) –
(Berkeley Prep)
Just started the season and is one of three freshmen on the Varsity team
Plays 3rd base (back up)
8th grade –
(Berkeley Prep)
Won the League Championship and named team MVP
Led in every offensive category, but one, including a school record 15 HRs in 15 games, 43 RBIs and a .711 batting average
***played little league, pony baseball and/or AAU baseball since he was four years old
***played almost every position, but mostly 3rd base and shortstop
***placed 6th in the AAU Nationals at nine years old, won the IBC World Series at 10 years old
BASKETBALL:
9th grade –
(Berkeley Prep)
Played on the JV squad as both a shooting guard and a power forward
8th grade –
(Berkeley Prep)
Team went undefeated and won the League Championship
***only 2 years of organized basketball
TRACK AND FIELD:
8th grade –
First place in the Long Jump
First place in the 100m
First place in the 4 x 100 relay (breaking school record, almost League record)
First place in the 4 x 200 relay (breaking school record, almost League record)
His mom would say these are the most important stats:
Brad was a straight A student through the 7th grade when he entered Berkeley Prep (much harder now); He is now an A and B student (no GPA yet since they only start counting it in the 9th grade). Brad has been a member of the National Honor Society since the 7th grade, winning Most Outstanding Student Award that year at Farnell Middle School
Brother: Zack Mayes, 13 years old, plays football, basketball and lacrosse, straight A student at Berkeley Prep
Mother: Tammy Mayes 1992 graduate of Florida State, athlete and cheerleader captain at Miramar High School
Father: Tom Mayes 1991 graduate of Florida State, from New Jersey, 1st team All-State WR (Was a preferred walk on at Florida State and was recruited by then graduate assistant Skip Holtz)