Overview
Jerod Mayo serves as Managing Director at Fifth Down Capital as of February 2026[1][2]. Mayo previously held the position of NFL Coach with the National Football League from January 2018 to February 2025[3]. Earlier in their career, Mayo worked as Vice President of Business Development at Optum from January 2015 to January 2018[4], and played as an All-Pro NFL Linebacker for the National Football League from September 2008 to August 2016[5]. Mayo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completed in August 2008[6].
Career history
- Managing DirectorFeb 2026 to presentFifth Down Capital
- NFL CoachJan 2018 to Feb 2025National Football League (NFL)
- Vice President of Business DevelopmentJan 2015 to Jan 2018Optum
- All-Pro NFL LinebackerSep 2008 to Aug 2016National Football League (NFL)
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Political Science and GovernmentAug 2004 - Aug 2008University of TennesseeKnoxville
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