When I enrolled at Syracuse University, the Sport Management program did not yet exist. Fortunately, that changed in the fall of 2005 when the program was established, and I was part of SPM’s first graduating class.
I always wanted to become an NFL scout. My journey to obtain a full-time position in the NFL wasn’t the easiest, but through hard work and perseverance it worked out. Knowing I did not have the skill set to play at the collegiate level, I took a different path to stay involved with football. I was fortunate to work with the SU football team as a student manager, which gave me the opportunity to network internally with the coaching and support staffs and externally with NFL personnel when they came to campus.
I completed my senior Capstone with the SU football operations department on campus and at training camp with the Indianapolis Colts.
After graduation, I had a decision to make with two internship opportunities: Atlanta Falcons or Buffalo Bills. I picked Atlanta and I haven’t looked back.
I am approaching my 10th season with the Falcons and have held various positions, including training camp intern, seasonal personnel assistant, scouting assistant, pro scout and area scout.
This is my third season covering schools in the Southwest, a region that covers Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Nebraska. Prior to the Southwest, I covered the Midwest (two seasons) and Northeast (two seasons) on the college side of personnel and then one season as a pro scout.
My role as an area scout is to be an expert in my area and gain as much information as I can for upper management. I have been fortunate to attend the Super Bowl and I look forward to finally bringing the Lombardi Trophy home to Atlanta!