The NCAA has reached a decision regarding the eligibility of former Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays, who transferred to Tennessee following the 2019 season.
The NCAA has denied Mays’ request for immediate eligibility this season in Knoxville.
Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt stated that the school plans to appeal the NCAA’s decision.
Mays, who committed to Georgia as a five-star offensive lineman in the class of 2018, announced his intentions to transfer back home to Tennessee and play for the Vols after two successful seasons in Athens. Mays is from Knoxville and has a brother who plays for the Vols.
Additionally, Mays’ family is suing UGA for an incident that transpired while on a high school recruiting trip.
Over the course of two years Mays started in 18 games for Georgia and was set to be a starter for the 2020 Dawgs.
Georgia pass rusher Nolan Smith took to Twitter following the news that Mays would have to sit out the season.
The grass is not always greener on the other side…
— Nolan Smith II (@SmithNoland2) August 17, 2020