Mayo signs with Pats: all draft picks signed

Training camp opens today and all signs were pointing to 10^th pick overall Jerod Mayo not being there and missing out on important reps.

Not so fast.

It's being reported that the Patriots have reached a deal with Mayo, and that the rookie inside will be in attendance at the afternoon practice session today, the 2^nd of two practices on the opening day of training camp.

The 6'1" 242 lb. linebacker from the University of Tennessee is expected to immediately compete for playing time at inside linebacker.