GFL: Potsdam Royals bring back GFL rushing champ Jake Mayon

| American Football | 11/11/2021

The Potsdam Royals of the German Football League have announced on social media that they have re-signed one of the best running backs in Europe in Jake Mayon. Mayon was a key part of the Potsdam offense as they reached the GFL semifinals for the first time in team history.

The 5’7″ 205 pound running back was far and away the league’s most productive ball carrier rushing for 1,747 yards and 21 touchdowns, leading the league in both categories. With those numbers, Mayon averaged 158.8 yards rushing a game as he was the centerpiece of the Royals run heavy offense. The Plainfield, Illinois native also added ten catches for 66 yards and a touchdown, bringing his total touchdowns to 22 in only 11 games. Mayon’s play was not overlooked as he was recognized as one of the league’s All-Stars.

Before joining the Royals last season, the stocky back had an accomplished collegiate career with the Northern Michigan Wildcats (NCAA D2). Mayon put up 4,220 yards and 38 touchdowns, both team records during his four years in Marquette. He also earned All-American honors and broke the Great Lakes intercollegiate athletic conference’s single season rushing and all-time career rushing records. His statistical dominance led him to be named a 2018 Harlon Hill (D2 Heisman) nominee. The record-breaking NCAA career led to a short stint with the Chicago Bears before signing with the Royals in December of 2020.

Mayon joins American imports Adehkeem Brown and Abu Daramy Swaray who have alao re-signed for the Royals upcoming season.

Read more about Mayon’s 2021 season here

Watch Jake Mayon’s NCAA highlights here

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