UFL Training Camp: Former UTSA stud Mayfield Jr. is embracing competition as roster cuts loom [Video]

SOUTHLAKE, Texas – Corey Mayfield Jr. spent five seasons with the UTSA football team before the Forney native found himself in a competitive battle for a roster spot at training camp with the Baltimore Ravens last summer.

One year later, Mayfield Jr. is in a similar spot at training camp with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League, and he’s thriving on the competition.

“Competition is the best for this business, I’m not going to lie,” said Mayfield Jr. when asked about the competition he’s facing in the defensive backs room. “It’ll bring the best out of everybody.”

Mayfield Jr. said getting cut from the Ravens was a humbling experience.

“That’s one of the toughest organizations in the NFL. I learned so much ball, I learned how to work and I pushed my body further than I ever thought I could,” he said.

Brahmas’ head football coach Wade Phillips said …