Former CovCath quarterback A.J. Mayer transfers to Arkansas State

Former Covington Catholic standout quarterback A.J. Mayer introduced Tuesday he would go away Miami College of Ohio and switch to Arkansas State as a graduate switch.

Arkansas State is coached by former College of Cincinnati head coach Butch Jones, who was with the Bearcats from 2010-12 after which spent 5 seasons as head coach at Tennessee earlier than turning into an assistant coach at Alabama from 2018 to 2020.

Mayer had introduced his intention to switch on Jan. 26.

Jones completed his first season at Arkansas State in 2021 with a 2-10 document. The Purple Wolves are a member of the Solar Belt Convention in Division I and play at Ohio State Sept. 10.

Mayer led CovCath to a state championship in 2017 with a record-setting marketing campaign for the Colonels.

He threw for 3,114 yards and 40 touchdowns as CovCath completed an ideal 15-0. Covington Catholic scored at the very least 35 factors in each sport whereas by no means giving up greater than the 17 Ryle managed within the season-opener. The Colonels scored 49 factors in three of their 5 event video games, together with the 49-13 win over Madison Southern within the championship sport. Mayer threw for 3 touchdowns and ran for 3 extra within the championship sport.

Mayer signed with Miami, enjoying three seasons with the RedHawks as primarily a backup quarterback. He performed 13 video games, throwing for 1,274 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Mayer additionally performed on CovCath’s 2018 state championship basketball staff.

Extra:Covington Catholic grad Michael Mayer named Third-team All-American by Athlon Sports activities

Mayer and his brother, CovCath graduate and All-American tight finish at Notre Dame Michael Mayer, will host a soccer camp at CovCath Saturday, April 30.