Dave Gettleman is a seasoned Football executive known for his extensive career as a general manager and scout in the National Football League, contributing to multiple Super Bowl championship teams. After playing a pivotal role in two Super Bowl championship teams with the New York Giants in 2007 and 2011, Dave Gettleman established himself as a highly accomplished Football executive and talent evaluator. Gettleman initiated his extensive NFL front office career in 1986 as a scouting intern for the Buffalo Bills, advancing to a scout position and dedicating seven years to their scouting department until 1993. He then moved to the Denver Broncos in 1994, where he served as a scout for four years, focusing on players from the East and Southeast regions.
During this period, he notably oversaw significant draft selections that aimed to build for the future, including the high-profile picks of Saquon Barkley in 2018 and Daniel Jones in 2019. Throughout his distinguished career spanning over three decades in the NFL front office, Gettleman was a key contributor to seven Super Bowl teams, three of which ultimately resulted in championship victories, solidifying his legacy as a highly respected and impactful executive in Football.