Pro path

Calgary signed Mayo as a free agent on May 8, 2012. He signed as an unrestricted free agent with the NFL’s Denver Broncos in July of 2011 and was released on Aug. 29, 2011.

College

Mayo played his final season with Old Dominion after spending his first three seasons at Hofstra University (2007-09). Mayo was co-captain of the Old Dominion Monarchs in 2010 and recorded 70 total tackles while also leading the club with 6.5 sacks. He forced three fumbles, had three pass break-ups and blocked two kicks on special teams. He recorded five or more tackles in 10 of the Monarchs’ 11 games and had a season-high 10 tackles against Virginia Military Institute. In 2009 with the Hofstra Pride, Mayo had 99 total tackles and 2.5 sacks. He played all 12 games and started five in 2008 and recorded 33 total tackles. In 2007, Mayo played in nine games, recording 18 total tackles. He redshirted in 2006.

Notable

Mayo’s older brother Jerod is a member of the New England Patriots. Deron Mayo played four seasons at Kecoughtan High School in Hampton, Va. He was named to the All-Peninsula District First Team and All-Area Second Team as a senior after recording 74 tackles, 5.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception as a linebacker. Mayo earned the Will to Win Award from the high school coaching staff. He also played basketball in high school.