Panthers draft pick David Mayo's long road to NFL included a stop in a shed
There was a time when David Mayo's dream of playing in the NFL seemed to be just that — a dream. In fact, Mayo had that feeling more than just one time. MORE: Must-see NFL Draft photos | Meet fantasy football's newest stars | Panthers among NFC South tri-favorites He was not recruited out of high school. He attended a junior college in Santa Monica, Calif., where he could not find a place to live. When he finally got a Division I scholarship, a pair of injuries had him doubting his football future. But the Panthers selected the Texas State linebacker in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Mayo, who wound up living in a shed while in Santa Monica, won't take anything for granted and is blessed to be on the cusp of fulfilling his professional football dream. “I’ve never played in the National Football League, so I know I’m going to have to raise my game," Mayo told Perform Media on Tuesday. "I don’t know exactly what I’m getting myself into, so I’m just...