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Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Jan. 13, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

From playbooks to power moves: Athletes and visionaries reshaping college sports management

The general manager position has steadily risen to become a key to success for college athletic departments.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) poses for a photo with a fan during practice at NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Two-way college star Travis Hunter signs 4-year, $46.6M rookie contract with the Jaguars

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talks to the media prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Gov. Shapiro champions Pa. sports scene at Pocono, will work with NFL teams on stadium needs

Michael Waltrip looks on at the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Feb. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter, File)

Michael Waltrip joins ownership group of AF1’s Nashville Kats

This undated photo provided by USA Football shows Team USA quarteback Darrell “Housh” Doucette as he runs down the field with the football at the 2024 IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Lahti, Finland. (Lester Barnes/USA Football via AP)

USA Football’s ‘Summer Series’ in Los Angeles showcases flag football ahead of the 2028 Olympics

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Detroit Prowl's Toya Shinaul, from left to right, Kelly Bernadyn, Sydney Hebel, Jasmine Hamilton and Allie Gorcyca walk out for the coin toss at the start of an AWFL women's football game against the Lansing Legacy, in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Women’s tackle football gives female athletes opportunities in a game dominated by men

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) at NFL football minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders ticketed for speeding twice in June

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice participates during NFL football practice, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Chiefs coach Andy Reid says WR Rashee Rice and LT Josh Simmons are ready for training camp

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) during an NFL football game against he Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Former Jets and Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley announces his retirement after 11 years in NFL

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) at NFL football minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders ticketed after police say he drove 101 mph in Cleveland suburb

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll gestures while speaking during a news conference before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Giants’ Nabers should be ready for training camp after sitting out spring practices with toe issue

New York Giants' Jaxson Dart warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

From ‘Love Island’ to the practice field, Jaxson Dart is already fitting in with the Giants’ QBs

Ex-NFL player Ramzee Robinson sues Chiefs for wrongful termination, racial discrimination

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders say they’re getting a 400% increase in pay

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce participates in a drill during the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Travis Kelce’s decision to return for another season with Chiefs wasn’t much of a decision at all

CORRECTS SPELLING OF FIRST NAME TO JAIRE, NOT JAIME - Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander attends NFL football practice shortly after signing with the team, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ravens sign Jaire Alexander following the cornerback’s release by the Packers

Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Jets sign ‘The Thiccer Kicker’ Harrison Mevis and release veteran Anders Carlson

Chargers sign offensive lineman Elijah Ellis and waive tackle Tyler McLellan

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) speaks to media after an NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson defends Mark Andrews from online criticism after playoff drop

Green Bay Packers Vice President and general counsel Ed Policy smiles during an NFL football game on Sept. 28, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)

Ed Policy believes his family background will help him in his new role as Packers’ president/CEO

New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) speaks at a press conference after the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Giants’ Thibodeaux aiming to bounce back, get double-digit sacks every year and chase the NFL record

Kansas City Chiefs players warm up before the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Tight end Travis Kelce, franchised guard Trey Smith attend Chiefs minicamp

From left, Adam Scott, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, incoming CEO Brian Rolapp, Tiger Woods at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Doug Ferguson).

Jay Monahan to leave next year as PGA Tour turns to NFL exec Brian Rolapp for new leadership

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey speaks during a news conference after practice at NFL football minicamp Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Christian McCaffrey hopes longer offseason leads to better health in 2025 for 49ers

Indianapolis Colts owners Carlie-Irsay Gordon, center, is joined by her sisters Casey Foyt, right, and Kalen Jackson, poses following a press conference at the NFL football team's training facility in Indianapolis, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Kalen Jackson is carrying on her father’s legacy through her mental health advocacy

Rams sign veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries to a 1-year deal

Buffalo Bills defensive back Maxwell Hairston (31) runs a drill during practice at NFL football minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Bills sign 1st-round pick Maxwell Hairston

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Ex-NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown facing attempted murder charges in Miami shooting

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll watches during an NFL football practice Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Pete Carroll’s ability to turn around Raiders one of many questions facing the franchise

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores stands on the field during an NFL football workout in Eagan, Minn., Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Brian Flores still finds joy running the Vikings defense after being passed over for head coach jobs

Brian Rolapp, NFL executive vice president and chief media and business officer, speaks during a news conference at the NFL football annual meetings, March 31, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

PGA Tour to hire NFL executive Brian Rolapp as CEO of business enterprise, AP source says

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) talks to a coach during practice at NFL football minicamp, Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Titans rookie QB Cam Ward talks nonstop, but never misses anything his coach says

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner catches the ball during practice at NFL football minicamp, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Florham Park,N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Sauce Gardner says new Jets coaches trying to get ‘perfection’ out of him is what he needs

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (97) observes NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Bengals rookie Shemar Stewart leaves team minicamp without contract

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)

Khalil Mack ‘couldn’t give up on that dream’ of winning with the Chargers