Maxx Crosby named Assistant General Manager for Eastern Michigan University football

Maxx Crosby went from Eastern Michigan to one of the premier defenders in the NFL with the Raiders, and now he’s going to try and help other Eagles do the same. He’s been named the Assistant General Manager for Football at the school, according to a press release from the program.

“Former Eastern Michigan University defensive end and current NFL standout Maxx Crosby has been named Assistant General Manager of the EMU football team, EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee and Head Football Coach Chris Creighton jointly announced today, April 14,” Eastern Michigan announced, via press release.

“Crosby, the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, will assist with evaluating high school and transfer portal prospects and help manage the team’s NIL/revenue share budget. He will also serve as a Special Assistant to the Athletic Director on fundraising, alumni relations, and student-athlete support.”

It’s a landmark moment for Crosby and for college football as a whole. The history of the move isn’t lost on the star pass rusher, and he’s ready to make a difference for the program he has a ton of love for.

“There is no place more important to my personal and athletic development than Eastern Michigan University,” Crosby added. “It truly is an honor for me to not only be named the Assistant GM of the EMU, but together with my wife Rachel, make another donation aimed at creating opportunities for other athletes to be impacted by the EMU program, community, students and alumni.”

Continuing, Chris Creighton believes Crosby’s impact will be felt immediately. The head football coach for the Eagles had nothing but praise for the freshly-minted assistant general manager of Eastern Michigan.

“It’s always special when former players return to be part of our staff, and this is truly a full-circle moment,” Creighton stated. “There’s something powerful about staying in one place and building something meaningful over time — Maxx is a shining example. He has already positively impacted our program, and now we’re taking it to another level. His passion for mentoring and developing our players is inspiring. I mean, how many people have a position named after them? That’s got to be a first.

“Big-time edge rushers will want to come here—not just to play but to build a relationship with Maxx and learn from one of the best. We just finished up a really good spring and are fired up for our future.”

With the spring transfer portal opening up this week, Maxx Crosby will get right to work with Eastern Michigan. We’ll see how long it takes for him to make an impact, but after finishing 5-7 in 2024, the sky is the limit as the Raiders star gets involved for 2025 and beyond.