Texas A&M Aggies Star CB Declares for 2025 NFL Draft

The Texas A&M Aggies are saying goodbye to another talented member of the defense.

Zach Dimmitt | Jan 2, 2025

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back BJ Mayes (20) reacts after intercepting a pass against the LSU Tigers during the fourth quarter. The Aggies defeated the Tigers 38-23; at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. / Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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The Texas A&M Aggies are losing another member of their defense following the official end of the 2025 season.

Texas A&M cornerback BJ Mayes announced on X (Twitter) Thursday that he's declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft after just one season in College Station. Mayes led the Aggies with four interceptions this season after transferring in from UAB.

Texas A&M Aggies defensive back BJ Mayes (20) celebrates his interception as Auburn Tigers take on Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Auburn Tigers defeated Texas A&M Aggies 43-41 in fourth overtime. / Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Mayes, a Houston native, started his career at Incarnate Word in San Antonio. He ends his collegiate career with seven interceptions.

"Lastly, I want to thank everyone who has played a part in my journey, whether near or far," Mayes wrote. "It truly takes a village to help guide someone toward their dreams. With that being said, I am excited to announce that I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft."

Here's a look at his full announcement:

#AGTG This journey was all god 🙏🏽 lets keep it going #TheSoulution 🧪 pic.twitter.com/z6UtWpDUBK
— Bj Mayes (@dreadhead_bj) January 2, 2025

Mayes finishes the 2024 season with 29 total tackles (19 solo), five pass breakups and the aforementioned four picks. He had an interception in the 35-31 loss to the USC Trojans in the Las Vegas Bowl along with a pick against Auburn and two interceptions in the win over LSU.

During the 2022 and '23 seasons at UIW and UAB respectivley, Mayes tallied a combined 82 total tackles (61 solo), 21 pass breakups and three interceptions.

Mayes now joins cornerback Jaydon Hill, receiver Moose Muhammad III, tight end Tre Watson, and defensive linemen Shemar Turner, Nic Scourton, and Shemar Stewart as the other Aggies to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.