He also recovered one fumble and deflected a pass. Later in the year, he was selected in the 2013 Pro Bowl in recognition of his successful 2012 season. Jerod Mayo was born Feb. 23, 1986, in Hampton, Va. Mayo worked in finance for Optum prior to his return to the NFL. [16] Mayo’s positive attitude was highlighted in Michael Holley’s book “War Room”: ”Mayo had been a top ten pick who didn’t act like one. Mayo is married to Chantel Mayo. Jerod Mayo reportedly is eying a significant job promotion this offseason. The New England Patriots' inside linebackers coach is expected to interview for the Philadelphia Eagles' head coach job in the coming days, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. The team met with running backs coach Duce Staley New England Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo Friday. Mayo was named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month for October 2008. Mayo played linebacker for the Patriots from 2008, when he was the 10th overall pick, to 2015. Mayo was drafted by the Patriots tenth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, and was named the 2008 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Jerod Mayo (34), Patriots inside linebackers coach. Mayo has two brothers, both of whom played college football as linebackers. Jerod and his wife, Chantel, have three daughters, Chya, Chyanne and Chylo, and a son, Jerod Jr. The sprained MCL in his knee was originally expected to keep him out 6–8 weeks,[9] but he returned in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is © Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club"). The first HC interview for Mayo, who plays a key role in NE’s defense. [7], On December 17, 2011, at the beginning of Week 15, it was announced that he had signed a 5-year contract extension with the Patriots. Mayo has been a coach for just two seasons after spending eight years as a linebacker for the Patriots. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the team is expected to interview Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo for the opening created by firing Doug Pederson on Monday. Lurie also flew Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in for an interview, and is expected to bring in Patriots inside linebacker coach Jerod Mayo on Friday. After playing for the Eagles, Staley has coached … — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 13, 2021. In Week 12, Mayo's eight tackles gave him 132 on the season, surpassing his previous career high of 128, set in 2008. Mayo played linebacker and appeared in 103 games during his career, racking up 905 total tackles. Also playing running back for seven games, he picked up 1,245 rushing yards and scored 13 touchdowns and five two-point conversions during his final campaign. In the Patriots' Thursday Night Football game on November 13, 2008, against their division rivals, the New York Jets, Mayo led all defensive players with 20 tackles (16 solo, 4 assisted), the first 20-tackle game of his career. Patriots LBs coach Jerod Mayo to interview for Eagles head coach job (report) Updated Jan 13, 2021; Posted Jan 13, 2021 Inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo (left) (Photo by … The first HC interview for Mayo, who plays a … This is the … He loved the game, and it could be seen by the way he played middle linebacker, never turning down the opportunity to plug a hole or run sideline to sideline.”[17], On March 27, 2019, Mayo was hired by the New England Patriots to be their inside linebackers coach.[19]. Patriots will get two third-round draft picks if Jerod Mayo becomes Eagles head coach Pats Pulpit - January 15, 2021 0 New England Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo was in Philadelphia on Friday to interview for the Eagles’ vacant head coaching position. As a coach, Jerod Mayo only has two years of experience. His younger brother, Deron Mayo, played in the Canadian Football League, and is currently the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots. [4], On July 24, 2008, the New England Patriots signed Mayo 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. 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. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) If Mayo doesn't take a head coaching job outside of New England, he ought to be considered a strong candidate to succeed Bill Belichick as head coach of the Patriots. Mayo and the Patriots reached Super Bowl XLVI. On draft day, when the best of the best are invited to New York, often wearing made-for-occasion tailored suits, Mayo had been home in Virginia with his family raking leaves. His official title with the Patriots is "inside linebackers coach," which doesn't sound like … In the game, Mayo had 11 tackles but the Patriots lost to the New York Giants by a score of 21–17. Jerod Mayo to interview for Eagles head Coach position. [7], Mayo was placed on injured reserve on October 16 after tearing his pectoral muscle on October 13 in a Patriots comeback win against the New Orleans Saints. Mayo has served as New England’s inside linebackers coach for two seasons following a standout playing career for the Patriots. Saleh, 41, has been one of the most sought-after coaching candidates this cycle because of the 49ers’ defensive success during his tenure as the group’s leader. He added 1.5 quarterback sacks for minus 11 yards, 8.5 stops for losses and five quarterback pressures, and also returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown. 1 of 20. On November 16, 2012, Mayo was fined $10,000 for a late hit out of bounds on Week 10 against C. J. Spiller with the Buffalo Bills. [10] In Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins, Mayo recorded 16 tackles, and two weeks later notched 18 tackles in an overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens. 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. One of the top young coaches in … The Eagles are in the process of identifying coaching candidates and are reportedly interested in a coaching newbie in Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo. He was named captain for seven consecutive seasons (2009-15) and is a 2014 Super Bowl Champion. In 2019, during his first season as a Patriots coach, Mayo was listed next to Patriots special teams/receivers coach Joe Judge as an up-and-coming future head-coaching candidate by NFL.com. [2] After redshirting the 2004 season, he appeared in six games at weak-side outside linebacker in 2005, finishing with 13 tackles (10 solo). “Jerod’s done a great job,” Belichick said then. The first HC interview for Mayo, who plays a … Against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 11, Mayo recorded 15 tackles in a win. [7], He was voted a defensive co-captain by his teammates for the fourth straight year.[7]. Mayo has a well-known work ethic that has earned him a reputation as a player who shows up early, stays late, watches film, practices hard, and puts himself through intense workouts in the team’s weight room. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Mayo ranked eleventh among outside linebackers nationwide. Mayo made the Volunteers starting lineup as a redshirt sophomore in 2006, as he started 11 contests at weak-side outside linebacker. Mayo was the second linebacker drafted in 2008, behind Keith Rivers.