Jerod Mayo

Managing Director of Fund Relations

Jerod joined Fifth Down as Managing Director of Fund Relations. Prior to Fifth Down, he built a distinguished career with the New England Patriots as both a player and coach.

Drafted 10th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee, Jerod played eight seasons as a linebacker with the Patriots. During his playing career, he earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, two Pro Bowl selections, First-Team All-Pro recognition, served as a multi-year team captain, and won Super Bowl XLIX.

Following his playing career, Jerod served as Vice President of Business Development at Optum for three years. He later transitioned into coaching with the Patriots in 2019, holding a series of leadership roles on the defensive staff. In 2024, he was named Head Coach of the New England Patriots, becoming the first former Patriots player to serve in that role.

In parallel with his professional career, Jerod has been an active investor and advisor to private companies for over a decade. He is known for his disciplined leadership style, emphasis on preparation and accountability, and ability to build trust-based relationships. He holds a degree in political science from the University of Tennessee.

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Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are non-control advisors. These individuals are not employees of Fifth Down Cap LLC (“FDC”) or any of the funds or SPVs managed by FDC or its affiliate, Fifth Down Capital Partners, LLC (together with FDC, “Fifth Down”). Certain of the Senior Advisors and Operating Partners are engaged by FDC to provide consulting services. Consultants may be compensated with fees for such services. Additionally, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may receive incentive unit grants in FDC and grants of carried interest in funds or vehicles managed by Fifth Down. Further, Senior Advisors and Operating Partners may be investors, directly or indirectly, in FDC, Fifth Down funds or vehicles, and/or existing and prospective portfolio companies and may receive fee breaks in connection with such investments. These arrangements may pose an inherent conflict of interest in, or may otherwise influence, the Senior Advisors’ and Operating Partners’ endorsement of Fifth Down.