Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has been named the assistant general manager for the Eastern Michigan University football program, becoming the first active NFL player to hold such a position. In his new role, Crosby, a former fourth-round draft pick, will assist in evaluating prospects, manage the program's NIL and revenue share budget, and work on fundraising and student-athlete support initiatives. He has expressed gratitude to EMU for his development and has made significant donations to the program, including a matching initiative up to $100,000.
Crosby's contributions extend beyond his role as a player, with EMU renaming the weakside defensive end position as "MAXX" in his honor and assigning his jersey number to the team's top pass rusher. His appointment follows a trend of current professional athletes taking on administrative positions in college athletic programs, such as Stephen Curry at Davidson College and Trae Young at Oklahoma. Crosby, a four-time Pro Bowler, recently signed a lucrative contract extension with the Raiders, solidifying his status as one of the highest-paid non-quarterbacks in the NFL.