Location Hampton, Virginia, United States Regions East Coast, Southern US Gender Male
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Jerod Mayo begins his coaching career as inside linebackers coach with the New England Patriots in 2019.
Mayo was drafted by the Patriots in the first round (10th overall) of the 2008 draft and spent his entire NFL career in New England, retiring following the 2015 season. Mayo played linebacker and appeared in 103 games during his career, racking
up 905 total tackles. He was named captain for seven consecutive seasons (2009-15) and is a 2014 Super Bowl Champion. Mayo made the Pro Bowl after the 2012 and 2010 seasons where he led the league in tackles and made the 2010 Associated Press All-Pro First Team. He led the Patriots in total tackles in each of his first five seasons and became just the second Patriots player to win the Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year. Mayo played collegiately at Tennessee from 2005-07 and played in 32 games, registering 236 total tackles.
Jerod Mayo was born Feb. 23, 1986, in Hampton, Va. Mayo worked in finance for Optum prior to his return to the NFL. Jerod's brother, Deron, joined the Patriots organization in 2018 as an assistant strength & conditioning coach. Jerod and his wife, Chantel, have three daughters, Chya, Chyanne, and Chylo, and a son, Jerod Jr.
