The Cincinnati Bengals have bolstered their wide receiver corps by signing Jamoi Mayes, an undrafted free agent who hails from Griffin, Georgia. After spending four seasons at Chattanooga, he transferred to the University of Cincinnati, where he made quite an impression in his final collegiate season, recording 29 receptions for 349 yards and a touchdown. Over his entire college career, he amassed 157 catches totaling 2,371 yards and 10 touchdowns, with a standout performance in 2023 where he surpassed 1,000 receiving yards. The Bengals showed late interest in Mayes, who participated in their local pro day and connected with the team's coaching staff via Zoom shortly before the NFL Draft. His recruitment reflects the Bengals' strategy to find talent close to home, hoping that local connections translate into on-field success.