Maxx Crosby Named Assistant General Manager for EMU Football

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — 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. 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.

As part of his continued commitment to the program, Crosby also launched the “Maxx Match”—a fundraising challenge in which he will personally match all donations to EMU Football, up to $100,000, made before the end of May. To donate visit EMUEagles.com/MaxxMatch or pledge a recurring gift by contacting Jessica Nietrzeba at 734.487.0264 or jnietrze@emich.edu. This fundraising challenge comes on the heels of Maxx and Rachel’s $1 million donation to EMU football in 2023.

To further solidify the bond between Maxx Crosby and EMU Football, the program will rename the weakside defensive end position on the depth chart from “LEO” to “MAXX.” Additionally, the team’s top edge pass rusher will now wear jersey No. 92 —Crosby’s iconic number—as a tribute to his legacy and impact on the program.

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