Alvoid Wilson Mays (born July 10, 1966) is a former

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. He played

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. He was drafted in the eighth round (172nd overall) of the 1989 NFL draft by the

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. He also played for the

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for five seasons, helping the team win

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, and the

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, as well as the

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of the

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Professional career

Mays was selected in the eighth round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. He was cut during

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References

1966 births Living people American football cornerbacks Players of American football from Florida Pittsburgh Steelers players Washington Redskins players West Virginia Mountaineers football players Tampa Bay Storm players People from Palmetto, Florida Players of American football from Manatee County, Florida {{defensiveback-1960s-stub Alvoid Mays scored his only touchdown on October 1,1995 when he was with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In a game against the San Diego Chargers at Three Rivers Stadium, he intercepted a pass from Chargers Quarterback Stan Humphries & returned it for a touchdown.