Jerod Mayo

Managing Director at Fifth Down Capital

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

  1. Managing DirectorFeb 2026 to presentFifth Down Capital
  2. NFL CoachJan 2018 to Feb 2025National Football League (NFL)
  3. Vice President of Business DevelopmentJan 2015 to Jan 2018Optum
  4. All-Pro NFL LinebackerSep 2008 to Aug 2016National Football League (NFL)

Education

  1. Bachelor of Science, Political Science and GovernmentAug 2004 - Aug 2008University of TennesseeKnoxville

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