As a senior, he is one of few players that reporters have not been able to speak to.
Hailing from Sachse, Texas, Jared Mayden is a quiet soul who wants to let his performance on the field carry the conversation. Unfortunately for him, he was one of two players selected for media availability on Alabama’s bye week. The 6-foot, 205-pound safety took the podium sporting a shy smile; however, he was prepared to answer questions on a Tuesday.
Once a four-star in the 2016 signing class, Mayden has waited a long time for his opportunity to start in Nick Saban’s complex defense at Alabama.