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David Mayo

American football player (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

David Mayo
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David Mayo (born August 18, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas State Bobcats and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft. Mayo has also been a member of the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders.

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Early life

Mayo was born in St. Helens, Oregon to Wayne Mayo and Lori Haggans.[1] His family later moved to Scappoose, Oregon, where he played football, track and basketball for Scappoose High School. He played football for junior college, Santa Monica College, in California before transferring to play football for Texas State University.[2]

Professional career

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Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers selected Mayo in the fifth round (169th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.[4] He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $2.44 million contract, on May 7, 2015.[5][6] Mayo was part of the Panthers team that played in the Super Bowl 50 loss to the Denver Broncos.[7]

San Francisco 49ers

On March 14, 2019, Mayo signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[8] He was released on August 31, 2019.[9]

New York Giants

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Mayo playing for the New York Giants in 2019

On September 2, 2019, Mayo was signed by the New York Giants.[10] In Week 5 against the New England Patriots, Mayo recorded a team high 13 tackles and a sack.[11] On March 16, 2020, Mayo signed a three-year contract extension with the team.[12] On September 6, 2020, he was placed on injured reserve with a torn meniscus before being activated on October 16, 2020.[13][14] Mayo was released on March 4, 2021.[15]

Washington Football Team / Commanders

Mayo signed with the Washington Football Team on March 18, 2021.[16] He was released on August 31, 2021,[17] but re-signed with the team the following day.[18] On December 13, 2021, he was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list.[19] After missing the Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he was placed back on the active roster on December 23.[20]

On January 28, 2022, Mayo signed a one-year contract extension with Washington.[21] He re-signed on another one-year contract on February 24, 2023.[22]

Retirement

Mayo announced his retirement on Instagram on March 6, 2025.[23]

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