Jerod Mayo

Jerod Mayo

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name=Jerod Mayo


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currentteam=New England Patriots
currentnumber=51
currentposition=Linebacker
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birthplace=Hampton, Virginia
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debutyear=2008
debutteam=New England Patriots
college=Tennessee
draftyear=2008
draftround=1
draftpick=10
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* New England Patriots (2008-present)
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highlights=
* First team All-SEC (2007)
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Jerod Mayo (born February 23, 1986 in Hampton, Virginia) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots tenth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at University of Tennessee.

Early years

Mayo played high school football at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Virginia. He also has two brothers that play college football. Deron Mayo, Hofstra Pride and Derek Mayo, Richmond Spiders.

College career

Mayo played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. In 2007 he led the SEC in tackles with 140, and was named First Team All-SEC.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Mayo was drafted by the New England Patriots with the tenth overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was signed on July 24 2008, to a five-year contract (rather than the six-year maximum allowed by the NFL's collective bargaining agreement) worth $18.9 million, including $13.8 million in bonuses and guarantees. [ [http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2008/07/24/pats_sign_mayo/ Mayo Signs] ]

Mayo was the only rookie in the Patriots' 2008 class to start in Week 1, and played every snap for the defense. [ [http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/09/defensive_snaps.html Defensive snaps] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=33062 New England Patriots bio]
* [http://www.utsports.com/football/playerbio.aspx?id=31978 UTS Volunteers bio]


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