Thomas Mayo (gridiron football)

Thomas Mayo (born February 13, 1990)[2] is an American gridiron football wide receiver for the Shreveport team of the American Patriot League (APL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders in 2012. He played college football at California University of Pennsylvania.

Thomas Mayo
Shreveport
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1990-02-13) February 13, 1990
Reston, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:South Lakes (Reston, Virginia)[1]
College:California (PA)
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Career CFL statistics
Receptions:24
Receiving yards:227
Receiving average:11.5
Receiving TDs:1
Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca · ArenaFan.com

College career

In his junior season at Concord University, he was selected to the preseason Consensus Draft Services (CDS) First-team All-American team.[3][4] In his senior season at California (PA), he was selected for the AP Second-team All-American following the conclusion of his senior season.[5] On January 24, 2011, he was selected to the Don Hansen First-team All-American team while at Concord University.[6] On January 19, 2012, he was named to the D2Football.com First-team All-American.[7][8] He also was selected to the Daktronics First-team All-American,[9] and Daktronics First-team All-Region. He was selected to the All-PSAC West First-team, preseason Sporting News All-American, preseason Lindy's First-team All-American, preseason D2Football.com Second-team All-American.[10]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

On May 4, 2012, he signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent.[11] On August 27, he was released.[12]

Chicago Rush

On December 3, 2012, Mayo signed with the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League.[13]

New York Jets

Mayo signed with the New York Jets on March 1, 2013.[14] He was waived on May 7.[15] He was re-signed five days later.[16] Mayo was released on July 23, and later reverted to the team's injured reserve list.[17] He was waived from the injured reserved list with an injury settlement on July 25.[18]

Spokane Shock

On September 11, 2013, he signed with the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League.[19][20]

Tri-Cities Fever

Mayo signed with the Tri-Cities Fever of the Indoor Football League (IFL). After two games of the regular season, Mayo was released to attend the 2015 NFL Veteran Combine.

Nebraska Danger

On June 4, 2015, Mayo signed with the Nebraska Danger.[21] Mayo was released on May 4, 2016.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Mayo was with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League during the 2016 training camp.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

In 2017, Mayo had a stint with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[22]

Montreal Alouettes

Mayo spent time with the Montreal Alouettes in 2018.[23]

American Patriot League

In 2022, Mayo was selected by the Shreveport team of the American Patriot League (APL). They were scheduled to begin play in Spring 2023.[24][25]

Personal life

He is the son of Thomas Mayo, Jr. and Leslie Mayo.[4]

References
  1. Tenorio, Paul (April 21, 2012). "Even as a scrawny high school freshman, Thomas Mayo never stopped believing". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 19, 2019.
  2. "Nfl.com profile". nfl.com.
  3. "2010 Consensus Draft Services Division II Preseason All-American Teams". newberrywolves.com. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
  4. "California (PA) profile". calvulcans.com.
  5. "AP Little All-America Team". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 16, 2011.
  6. "Freed Named to Don Hansen Division II All-America First-team". esuwarriors.com. Retrieved January 24, 2011.
  7. "Deonte Gist named to D2football.com All-America Team". tusculumpioneers.com. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
  8. "Daniels Earns Spot On D2Football.com All-America Team". uncpbraves.com. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
  9. "Mayo named First-team All-American". calvulcans.com. 15 December 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  10. "2011 D2Football.com Pre-Season All-America Team". newberrywolves.com. Retrieved August 22, 2011.
  11. "Raiders Add 13 Undrafted Free Agents". raiders.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  12. "Raiders make first roster cuts". ibabuzz.com. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  13. "Chicago Rush Transactions". arenafan.com.
  14. "Jets sign DT Junior Aumavae, DB Eric Crocker and WR Thomas Mayo". nj.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  15. Martin, Kimberley (7 May 2013). "WRs Arceneaux, Mayo waived". Newsday. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
  16. Jets Staff (12 May 2013). "4 Tryouts Signed, 3 Undrafted FAs Released". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 7 June 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  17. Jets Media Relations Department (23 July 2013). "Jets Add Two Free Agents, Release Two". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 27 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  18. Cimini, Rich (25 July 2013). "Bad start for McKnight". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on 27 July 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
  19. "Spokane stocks 2014 roster". m.spokesman.com. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
  20. "Shock reload roster for 2014". arenafan.com. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  21. Bob Hamar (June 9, 2015). "Mayo wants to make plays for Danger". www.theindpendent.com. The Grand Island Independent. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  22. "Transactions". cfl.ca. Canadian Football League.
  23. "Transactions". cfl.ca. Canadian Football League.
  24. "Shreveport". aplfootball.us. American Patriot League.
  25. "American Patriot League". aplfootball.us. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
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