Illinois Fighting Illini#- · WR Sam Mays
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- Former player
Sam Mays played WR for Illinois. In the 2018 season he had 29 catches for 331 yards, 30.1 receiving yards per game over 11 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Sam Mays career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ILL | 11 | 29 | 331 | 0 | 0 | 62.1 |
| 2017 | ILL | 1 | 0 | -4 | 0 | 0 | -0.4 |
| 2016 | ILL | 6 | 13 | 158 | 1 | 0 | 34.8 |
| 2015 | ILL | 4 | 7 | 78 | 1 | 0 | 20.8 |
| Career | 22 | 49 | 563 | 2 | 0 | 117.3 |
Season totals, 2015 to 2018. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Sam Mays: Illinois WR profile and stats
Sam Mays is a WR for Illinois. This profile tracks Sam Mays's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Sam Mays in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Sam Mays play for?
Sam Mays plays for Illinois at WR.
What position does Sam Mays play?
Sam Mays is a WR for Illinois.