Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jared Mayden was born June 24, 1998 in Dallas, Texas. He is a safety in the National Football League.

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. 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. Mayden participated in the Senior Bowl.

Mayden was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. 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. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on November 17, 2020. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2021.

On January 4, 2023, Mayden was signed by the Buffalo Bills off the Jets practice squad.