Overview

• Maxx Crosby, a standout defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, has been appointed Assistant General Manager for Eastern Michigan University's football program as of April 14, 2025.
• Crosby is the first active NFL player to take on an administrative role with a college football team, marking a groundbreaking moment in sports management.
• In his new role, Crosby will focus on evaluating high school and transfer portal prospects, managing NIL revenue, fundraising, and building alumni relations.
• Crosby has launched the 'Maxx Match' fundraising challenge, pledging to personally match up to $100,000 in donations to EMU football by the end of May 2025.
• A former Eastern Michigan player and donor, Crosby previously contributed $1 million to the program, leading to the renaming of the team's playing field as 'Crosby Field.'