Ex-Patriots coach Jerod Mayo lands new job — with private equity firm
Jerod Mayo, the former head coach of the New England Patriots, has taken a new position as a managing director at Fifth Down Capital, a private equity firm. This role marks a shift from his previous career in football, where he had a notable tenure as both a player and coach. Mayo's background includes experience in business development, further enhancing his qualifications for this new venture.
- ▪Jerod Mayo became a managing director at Fifth Down Capital in February 2026.
- ▪He previously served as the head coach of the New England Patriots for one season, finishing with a 4-13 record.
- ▪Mayo has a background in business development, having worked as Optum's vice president before his coaching career.
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NFL Ex-Patriots coach Jerod Mayo lands new job — with private equity firm By Dylan Svoboda Published May 30, 2026, 1:06 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Jerod Mayo has a new job. No, it’s not in football. The former Patriots head coach became a managing director at private equity firm Fifth Down Capital in February, according to his LinkedIn profile. “Jerod joined Fifth Down as Managing Director. Before Fifth Down, he built a distinguished career with the New England Patriots as both a player and coach,” the company’s website reads. “In parallel with his professional career, Jerod has been an active investor and advisor to private companies for over a decade.
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