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USA Today
27-04-2025
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- USA Today
5 reasons Tampa Bay should be excited about drafting center Jake Majors
5 reasons Tampa Bay should be excited about drafting center Jake Majors Texas Longhorns center Jake Majors didn't hear his name called during the 2025 NFL Draft. However, shortly after it was over, Majors was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Majors came to the Longhorns in 2020 as the No. 260 overall recruit according to On3's industry rankings. Je ended up being a four-year starter for the Longhorns and was a key part of turning their offensive line around over the last few years. It took a while, but Majors is officially in the NFL. Here's five reasons the Buccaneers can be excited about Majors. Tons of experience Majors was a four-star prospect coming prospect out of Prosper, Texas. He lived up to the hype. Majors played in 58 games for the Longhorns, and 57 of them wee starts. Texas made consecutive trips to the college football playoff, which gave Majors tons of big game experience against top-level competition. Theirs no better teacher than being on the field, and Majors has logged plenty of time playing collegiate level football. Underrated athleticism One goal of offensive lineman is to be able to get to the second level and take out linebackers. Majors has the athleticism to get the second level and create lanes up the middle in the running game. This is a key element to have for a center for a team to maximize their ability to run the ball. Keeps the quarterback clean Quarterbacks hate getting pressured up the middle. Well, Majors is a great player to have for the Buccaneers to keep their quarterbacks upright. In 2023, he didn't allow a single sack and only gave up one quarterback hit in 504 pass block snaps according to Pro Football Focus. Majors has only given up three sacks for his entire collegiate career. He's only allowed eight quarterback hits and 43 pressures in 2,055 pas block snaps. Very smart Being a center is being the brains of the offensive line. It is of extreme importance to be able to recognize defenses and adjust protections. That's not only important for him but the only lineman on the unit. Majors excels in that regard. This gives the quarterback a sense of comfort, and in return, the offense can run smoother. Technically sound Technique is paramount for any position. Majors know how to get his hands inside and control blockers. He knows how to set a good anchor and not allow interior defenders to move him. Coming into the NFL already having excellent technique is a big plus for Majors, and he'll be able to hit to ground running once his learns the Buccaneers system. Contact/Follow us @LonhgornsWire on X (Twitter). You can also follow Matthew on Twitter @StarConscience
USA Today
27-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Longhorn Jake Majors signs undrafted free agent deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Longhorn Jake Majors signs undrafted free agent deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers He didn't get drafted, but former Texas Longhorns center Jake Majors is a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. The Prosper, TX product signed an undrafted free agent deal with Tampa shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft ended in Green Bay. A four-year starter, Majors played in 57 games at Texas, 56 of them as the starter. Majors was a huge part of the Texas rebuild of the offensive line. One of the smartest players in recent Texas history, Majors led the offensive line in identifying and diagnosing defensive fronts. Majors' resume includes Campbell Trophy finalist, Joe Moore Award finalist and semifinalist, Outland Trophy Player of the Week, SEC Co-Lineman of the Week, honorable mention All-Big 12, and more. Majors blocked for five running backs taken in NFL Draft. Majors is tough and leverages his undersized frame very well. He consistently stays well balanced while demonstrating solid coordination. Because of his lack of size, Majors is considered a project by NFL Scouts. Follow us on X/Twitter at @LonghornsWire.
USA Today
06-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Saints among many teams to meet with Texas center Jake Majors before 2025 draft
Saints among many teams to meet with Texas center Jake Majors before 2025 draft The New Orleans Saints have met with a boatload of prospects throughout the offseason process, not specifically targeting any one position over the rest. With that said, they have seemingly met with quite a few players in the trenches, more specifically the interior offensive line, where they continue to look for long-term solutions at various positions. With Taliese Fuaga and Erik McCoy being the only truly high-level performers so far, they may look to shuffle things up in the coming years. One of the prospects they have met with is Texas center Jake Majors, who recently spoke about his pre-draft experience in an interview with Justin Melo of The Draft Network: "I met with the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Houston Texans, and New England Patriots in person around Pro Day. I recently met with the Washington Commanders on Zoom." Majors is a five-year collegiate player with a redshirt freshman season, but after that first year in 2020, he would go on to start every single game played in the remaining four years, setting a school record with 57 career starts. From 2022 to 2024 he has been absolutely outstanding, as in 2,810 snaps he has allowed one sack and 27 hurries, taking all of those snaps at center. At 6-foot-3 and 306 pounds, he also has plus size for an interior offensive lineman, and solid performances in the few athletic tests that have been reported, with 25 reps in the bench press at the NFL scouting combine, and 36.5 inches in the vertical jump. That adds up to a 7.91 Relative Athletic Score. He is definitely someone to keep an eye on when the Saints come up to select at various points on Day 3 of the draft, and potentially even Day 2.
