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Jerod Mayo

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Key facts

Full name Jerod Andrew Mayo Sr.[1]
Born February 23, 1986, in Hampton, Virginia[1]
College University of Tennessee[1]
NFL team New England Patriots[1]
Head coach season 2024[1]
Drafted First round, 10th overall, 2008 NFL Draft[2]

Jerod Mayo is an American former professional football player and coach, best known as a linebacker for the New England Patriots and as the team's head coach in 2024.

Context

Jerod Mayo was born on February 23, 1986, in Hampton, Virginia, and played college football at Tennessee before being drafted by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft [1]. He spent eight seasons as a linebacker with the Patriots, earning two Pro Bowl selections and winning a Super Bowl in 2014 [2]. After retiring as a player, Mayo served as the team's inside linebackers coach before being named the Patriots' 15th head coach in January 2024 [2]. He was the first former Patriots player to hold that role [3]. Mayo was fired on January 5, 2025, after the 2024 season [4].

Documented claims

  • Jerod Mayo played eight seasons with the New England Patriots and was selected to two Pro Bowls. [2]
  • He won a Super Bowl championship with the Patriots in 2014. [2]
  • Mayo became the Patriots' 15th head coach in January 2024. [2]
  • He was the first former Patriots player to serve as head coach. [3]

Questions and answers

Did Jerod Mayo and Mike Vrabel play together?

Yes, Jerod Mayo and Mike Vrabel were teammates on the New England Patriots. Vrabel played linebacker for the Patriots from 2001 to 2008, and Mayo joined the team in 2008, so they overlapped during the 2008 season [2].

What is Jerod Mayo's new job after the Patriots?

After being fired as head coach of the Patriots on January 5, 2025, Jerod Mayo's next job has not been publicly announced [4].

Was Jerod Mayo a good coach?

Jerod Mayo's coaching tenure as head coach of the Patriots lasted only one season, in 2024. He was fired on January 5, 2025, after the team finished with a losing record [4].

What nationality is Jerod Mayo?

Jerod Mayo is American. He was born in Hampton, Virginia, on February 23, 1986 [1].

Sources

  1. Jerod Mayo | Keynote Speaker — leadingauthorities.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Jerod Mayo Managing Director — fifthdown.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Jerod Mayo — pro-football-history.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Jerod Mayo Biography — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People