Brian Xanders

Who is Brian Xanders?

Brian Xanders is an American football executive and former Florida State football player. He is the former general manager for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League.

Xanders joined the Lions as senior personnel executive in 2013, following a five-year stint with the Denver Broncos, including the last four seasons as the Broncos’ general manager. For the Detroit Lions, he assists the player personnel department in college scouting, pro personnel, and scouting systems development. In 2013, he assisted the Lions’ personnel department in acquiring 10 new starters—four from free agency and six from the NFL Draft. ESPN ranked the draft class as the best of 2013 after the season.

This season marks his 21st NFL year which includes him serving in a variety of player personnel, scouting, football operations and coaching staff roles during his time at three different teams. He has direct experience in player evaluations with the last 18 NFL Draft classes and 14 Free Agency periods.