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Thomas Mayo
Shreveport
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1990-02-13) February 13, 1990 (age 34)
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 CFL statistics
Receptions:24
Receiving yards:227
Receiving average:11.5
Receiving TDs:1
Stats at CFL.ca
Stats at ArenaFan.com

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.

College career

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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

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Oakland Raiders

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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

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

New York Jets

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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

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

Tri-Cities Fever

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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

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

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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

Montreal Alouettes

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

American Patriot League

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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

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

References

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  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. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
  4. ^ a b "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. Archived from the original on September 22, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
  8. ^ "Daniels Earns Spot On D2Football.com All-America Team". uncpbraves.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
  9. ^ "Mayo named First-team All-American". calvulcans.com. December 15, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  10. ^ "2011 D2Football.com Pre-Season All-America Team". newberrywolves.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. 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. Archived from the original on April 27, 2013. 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 (May 7, 2013). "WRs Arceneaux, Mayo waived". Newsday. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
  16. ^ Jets Staff (May 12, 2013). "4 Tryouts Signed, 3 Undrafted FAs Released". New York Jets. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
  17. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (July 23, 2013). "Jets Add Two Free Agents, Release Two". New York Jets. Archived from the original on July 27, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  18. ^ Cimini, Rich (July 25, 2013). "Bad start for McKnight". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on July 27, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  19. ^ "Spokane stocks 2014 roster". m.spokesman.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2013. 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 October 3, 2023.
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