Mayden started at safety as a senior at Alabama. He totalled four interceptions and allowed 17 receptions on 30 targets for 152 yards during the season.[1] Mayden also racked up 59 tackles, three tackles for a loss and three pass breakups, and was praised for his versatility in playing several defensive positions.[2] Mayden participated in the Senior Bowl.[3]
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
Mayden was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2020.[4] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[5][6] He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 and November 14 for the team's weeks 7 and 10 games against the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[7][8] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on November 17, 2020.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2021.[10]
On August 31, 2021, Mayden was waived by the 49ers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12] He was released on October 18.[13]
Philadelphia Eagles
On October 26, 2021, Mayden was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[14] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on January 18, 2022.[15] He was waived/injured on August 16 and placed on injured reserve.[16] He was released on September 20.
Buffalo Bills
On October 10, 2022, Mayden was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad. On November 3, he was cut from the practice squad.[17]
New York Jets
On November 5, 2022, Mayden was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[18]
Buffalo Bills (second stint)
On January 4, 2023, Mayden was signed by the Buffalo Bills off the Jets practice squad.[19] He was waived on August 27, 2023.[20]
