Jerod Mayo is an American football head coach for the New England Patriots of the NFL. As of October 2024, the 38-year-old is the second youngest head coach in the league (via Pro Football Network). Jerod Mayo became the first black head coach in New England Patriots history. Mayo, a former linebacker, has only been with one team, whether as a pro player or coach, i.e., New England Patriots (as of October 2024). The former 10th overall pick from the 2008 NFL draft played eight seasons in the league. Jerod Mayo has experience playing football as a linebacker and running back during his high school tenure at Kecoughtan. The former four-star recruit coming out of high school committed to the University of Tennessee over North Carolina State, Purdue, Virginia, and Virginia Tech and played collegiate football for four years before turning pro in 2008.

Jerod Mayo's Personal Information

Jerod Mayo's Early Life, Personal Life, and Family Background

Jerod Mayo was born in Hampton, Virginia on February 23, 1986. He got his secondary education from Kecoughtan High School. As a junior, he amassed 68 tackles, of which 22 were for loss, along with four interceptions and three sacks. His senior year saw him record 110 tackles, which included 18 tackles for loss and two interceptions. He also racked up 1,245 yards on the ground in seven games during his senior season. He was a first-team All-District, All-Area, and All-Region honorary in his junior year. Jerod’s younger brother, Deron Mayo is a strength and conditioning coach on his brother’s coaching staff at New England. After retiring from the NFL, Mayo worked in the Financial department for Optum, a health company. He also had a career as a TV analyst, most notably as a co-host on Quick Slants with Tom E. Curran on NBC Sports Boston from 2016 to 2019 as per CBS News.

Jerod Mayo's Net Worth & Career Earnings

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jerod Mayo has a net worth of $16 million as of October 2024. Jerod Mayo’s career earnings from his playing days in the NFL stand at $42.4 million as of 2024 (via Celebrity Net Worth).

Jerod Mayo House

As per ProEdge Remodeling, Mayo’s North Attleborough, Massachusetts home features five bedrooms, outdoor kitchens, a billiards room, a pool with a waterfall, and a parking garage enough for six cars.

Jerod Mayo Charity

Jerod Mayo launched The Mayo Bowl in 2010, where an annual celebrity bowling event is held to raise funds to improve the lives of children in New England (via CBS News).

Jerod Mayo Contract & Salary

Jerod Mayo’s exact numbers are not revealed as of October 2024. In his 8-year-long playing career, Mayo did sign several contracts worth $42.4 million (via Spotrac).

Jerod Mayo Coaching History

Jerodd Mayo started his coaching journey in 2019 as an inside linebackers coach, four years after retiring from professional football.

Inside linebackers coach (2019 - 2023)

Jerod Mayo was appointed as an inside linebackers coach by the Patriots on March 27, 2019. During his five-year tenure in New England, the Pats' defense finished inside the top 10 four times. In his first season, linebacker Dont’a Hightower earned a second career Pro Bowl nod and the Pats' defense finished No.1 that year. Under Mayo’s tutelage, linebackers Matthew Judon (15.5 sacks) and Joshua Uche (11.5 sacks) had career-highs in 2022 (via New England Patriots’ official website).

Head coach (2024 - Present)

Jerod Mayo was named New England Patriots' 15th head coach in franchise history on January 12, 2024. He became the first black head coach in franchise history.

Jerod Mayo's Playing Career

Jerod Mayo played for the Tennessee Volunteers for four years before getting selected by the New England Patriots in the 2008 NFL draft with their 10th overall pick. He then went on to play with the Pats until his retirement.

Tennessee Volunteers (2004 - 2007)

After getting redshirted in his true freshman season (2004), Jerod Mayo played six games for the Volunteers in 2005. From 2005 to 2007, Mayo appeared in 32 games, where he accumulated 236 total tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble.

New England Patriots (2008 - 2015)

After coming into the pros, his production did not dip as he went on to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year award in 2008. Mayo went on to rack up 802 total tackles along with 11 sacks and 8 forced fumbles in his 8-year pro career. After battling with injuries in his last few years, Mayo decided to hang up his boots in 2016 (via New England Patriots official website).

Jerod Mayo Achievements & Awards

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has won multiple awards during his tenure with the Tennessee Volunteers and New England Patriots as a player.

Super Bowl Champion XLIX (2014)

Jerod Mayo earned a Super Bowl ring in 2014.

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2008)

Mayo won the DPOY award with statistical figures that read like 128 combined tackles, 100 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 pass deflections.

First-team All-Pro (2010)

Mayo earned first-team All-Pro nod behind his career-best statistical season in 2010, where he combined for 174 total tackles with 113 solo tackles and 3 fumble recoveries.

2x Pro Bowl (2010, 2012)

In his 8-year pro career, Mayo was selected to the Pro Bowl twice. In 2010, he combined for 174 total tackles with 113 solo tackles and 3 fumble recoveries. He earned a second Pro Bowl nod after combining for 147 total tackles with 88 of them being solo, He also had 4 forced fumbles in 2012.

NFL solo tackles leader (2010)

Mayo led the league with 113 solo tackles in 16 games in 2010.

NFL combined tackles leader (2010)

Mayo had combined 174 tackles in 16 games in 2010.

PFWA All-Rookie Team (2008)

He played in 16 games in his rookie year and combined for 128 total tackles along with 1 forced fumble and 4 pass deflections.

New England Patriots All-2010s Team

He was inducted into the New England Patriots all-decade team of the 2010s.

First-team All-SEC (2007)

He earned first-team All-SEC in his last year at college, where he racked up 140 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks in 14 games (via Sports Reference).

Jerod Mayo Family

Jerod Mayo was born to Wilson Hinds and Denise Mayo-Hinds on February 23, 1986. Mayo credits his grandfather Walter Johnson for instilling discipline in him (via New England Patriots official website). Mayo has four brothers and two sisters. Mayo is married to Chantel Mayo, with whom he shares 4 kids.

Jerod Mayo Siblings

Jerod’s younger brother Deron played as a linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders from 2012 - 2017. He is a strength and conditioning coach on his brother’s coaching staff with the Patriots. Mayo’s other brother Derek is a graduate of Richmond and won the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision title in 2008.

Jerod Mayo wife

Jerod’s wife’s name is Chantel Mayo. According to Chantel’s Instagram bio, she is a cosmetologist and haircare guru. It also states that she is a creative cook, floral and event designer and philanthropist. The couple have been together since Mayo’s college days (via New York Post). According to WCVB, it was Chantel who convinced Mayo to pursue coaching.

Jerod Mayo kids

Jerod and Chantel Mayo are parents to four kids: son Jerod Jr., daughters Chya, Chyanne and Chylo.