Eric DeCosta

Eric DeCosta (born April 10, 1971) is the assistant general manager for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL), a position he has held since May 17, 2012.

Prior to his recent appointment, DeCosta served as the Director of Player Personnel for the Ravens, being heavily involved in both college and pro scouting. Before that, DeCosta was the Director of College Scouting in Baltimore, where he oversaw the NFL draft. DeCosta, who began his career in the NFL as a player personnel assistant in 1996, served as Mid-West Area Scout from 1998 to 2003. For the past 20 years, DeCosta has worked for General Manager Ozzie Newsome, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. During this period, the Ravens have made the playoffs ten times and won two Super Bowls.

Education

DeCosta attended high school at Taunton High School (Taunton, Massachusetts) and played college football at Colby College, where he served as team captain in 1992 under head coach, Tom Austin. A Dean's List student who graduated with honors, DeCosta earned bachelor of art's degrees in English and Classical Civilizations in 1993. In 1996, DeCosta received a Master's degree in English from Trinity College, Hartford.