NFL Star Maxx Crosby Lands College Football Job

Raiders Pro Bowl EDGE Maxx Crosby is reportedly following in the footsteps of Steph Curry with his latest career move.

Last month, the Golden State Warriors star became the first active player to be hired as an assistant GM in college for his alma mater Davidson. And Crosby will reportedly do the same at his.

On Monday, Eastern Michigan named Crosby the assistant general manager of its football program while he still suits up for the Raiders.

"It's always special when former players return to be part of our staff, and this is truly a full-circle moment," Eagles head coach Chris Creighton said in a statement. "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," Creighton continued. "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."

According to the EMU, Crosby will assist in evaluating high school/transfer portal talent, help manage the team's NIL budget and assist in fundraising for the Eagles' football team.

"There is no place more important to my personal and athletic development than Eastern Michigan University," Crosby shared. "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."