Ex-Vol Lb Top Rookie -- Mayo a Near-Unanimous Choice

The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current) › January 01, 2009

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Former Tennessee Volunteer star Jerod Mayo firmly answered everyone who criticized the Patriots for taking him with the 10th pick in April's draft by winning The Associated Press 2008 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

Mayo was a nearly unanimous choice, earning 49 of 50 votes Wednesday from a nationwide panel of sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. He was the outstanding performer on a linebacker corps that often struggled during New England's 11-5 season, leading the team in tackles.

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Ex-Vol Lb Top Rookie -- Mayo a Near-Unanimous Choice

"I knew when they first called my name at the draft I was going to an organization that knew how to win," Mayo said. "They knew how to prepare for games and thin...

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