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| Born: | October 8, 1965 Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 172 lb (78 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Florida (Tallahassee, Florida) | ||||||||||
| College: | Florida State (1983–1987) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 10 / Pick: 262 | ||||||||||
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Martin R. Mayhew (born October 8, 1965) is a former American football player and executive. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). After his playing career, he became a successful executive, working for several NFL teams. He is best known for winning Super Bowl XXVI as a player with the Washington Redskins. He also served as a general manager for the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders.
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Martin Mayhew's Football Journey
Early Life and College Years
Martin Mayhew was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, on October 8, 1965. He went to Florida High School. In 1983, he started college at Florida State University. There, he played cornerback for the Florida State Seminoles team. He played alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders.
Mayhew was also part of the track and field team. He was recognized for his academic achievements in 1985. He earned a degree in business management in 1987.
Playing in the NFL
Martin Mayhew was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 1988 NFL draft. He was the 262nd player picked overall. During his first year, he had a wrist injury. This meant he could not play any games for the Bills.
The next year, he joined the Washington Redskins. He became a starting player for them for four seasons. A big highlight was winning Super Bowl XXVI with the Redskins in 1992.
In 1993, Mayhew signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played for them until 1996. After that season, he decided to retire from playing football. He wanted to finish his law degree and spend time with his new child. During his career, he played in 118 games. He made 21 interceptions and 4 forced fumbles.
Becoming a Football Executive
After retiring as a player, Mayhew went back to school. He earned a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2000. He then started a new career in football management.
In 1999, he worked as an intern for the Washington Redskins. He helped them find new players. The next year, he worked for the NFL league office. He also became the director of football administration for the XFL.
In 2001, Mayhew joined the Detroit Lions. He started as a senior director. By 2004, he was promoted to assistant general manager. In 2008, he became the general manager for the Lions. He held this important role for eight seasons.
After leaving the Lions in 2015, Mayhew continued his executive career. He worked for the New York Giants in 2016. Then, he joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2017. He was promoted to vice president of player personnel there in 2019.
In January 2021, Mayhew was hired as the general manager of the Washington Commanders. He worked closely with the head coach. In January 2024, he took on a new role as a senior personnel executive and advisor for the Commanders. He officially retired from his executive career in February 2025.
Personal Life
After college, Martin Mayhew briefly worked at a bank. While playing for the Redskins, he started taking law classes at Georgetown University. He finished his law degree in 2000 after he retired from playing. He is a member of The Florida Bar. Mayhew has also served on the board of the Henry Ford Museum.
