Michael Oneal Mayes (born August 17, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the |LSU Tigers.
Mayes was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and attended DeRidder High School. He played collegiately at Louisiana State University and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1989 NFL draft, the 106th overall pick.
Mayes played for the Saints, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings during his three-year NFL career.