Eric DeCosta is one of the famous Business Executive, who was born on the memorable day of April 10 in the year 1971. Hailing from the vibrant city of Massachusetts, Eric DeCosta is a proud citizen of United States.
Football and business executive best known as the executive VP and general manager for the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. His leadership has been pursued by several other teams including the Seattle Seahawksand the Chicago Bears, however, in 2012, he signed a contract making him one of the highest paid executives in football and guaranteeing his place as Ozzie Newsome‘s eventual successor, a role he would officially take on in 2018.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Eric DeCosta continues to be an inspiration for many.
Personal Information
Details about Eric DeCosta
Popular As:
Eric DeCosta
First Name:
Eric
Last Name:
DeCosta
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
April 10
Birth Year:
1971
Age:
52-years
Education:
Colby College; Taunton High School
Career
He earned his bachelor’s degree in English and Classical Civilzations in 1993 before going on to earn a master’s degree in English from Trinity Collegein Hartford, CT. While still a student, he also worked as a Graduate Fellow and coached football for the university’s athletic department.
For his role in the Pro Bowl careers of numerous players such as Terrell Suggsand Kyle Juszczyk, he was named as one of the most powerful people in sports under the age of 35 in 2006 by Sporting News. They would later also name him NFL Executive of the Year in May 2020.
Family
He married his wife Lacie in 2001. Together, they are the parents of Jane Elizabeth, Michael Litz, and Jackson James. Throughout his career with the Baltimore Ravens, he has played a role in the selection of well-known players such as 2008 Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Year winner Joe Flaccoand inspiration for the book and movie The Blind Side, Michael Oher.
Eric DeCosta Timeline
1955
This award, as voted by his peers, dates back to 1955 and features recipients like Dan Reeves, George Halas, Al Davis, Tex Schramm, Bobby Beathard, George Young, Bill Polian, and Ron Wolf, among others.
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1992
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.
1993
A Dean's List student who graduated with honors, DeCosta earned bachelor of art's degrees in English and Classical Civilizations in 1993.
1996
DeCosta has been with the Ravens organization since 1996 and previously served as assistant general manager under Ozzie Newsome from 2012 to 2018.
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2008
In April 2008, DeCosta and the Ravens traded the eighth pick in the 2008 Draft to the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 26th pick in the first round and other picks.
2009
The next year, in April 2009, DeCosta and Newsome traded the 26th pick in the 2009 Draft and another pick to the New England Patriots for the 23rd pick in the first round. The Ravens then selected 2009 Offensive Rookie of the Year runner-up Michael Oher, OT, from Ole Miss.
2010
In January 2010, after reportedly being a finalist for the Seattle Seahawks General Manager position, DeCosta removed his name from consideration prior to interviewing for the post.
2011
One year later in March 2011, in an interview at the annual Owners' Meetings in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti referred to DeCosta as General Manager Ozzie Newsome's eventual successor.
2012
However, in January 2012 DeCosta signed a new contract with Baltimore that would make him one of the highest paid executives in football and ensure that he stayed on as Ozzie Newsome's eventual replacement.
2018
On February 2, 2018, the Ravens officially announced that DeCosta would take over as General Manager for Ozzie Newsome following the 2018 season.
2019
That year, the Ravens made news on draft day by trading their second round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to the Eagles in exchange for Philadelphia's 2018 first round pick, the last pick of the round.
2020
DeCosta made three training-camp trades with other teams that fortified the roster and accumulated additional draft picks for the 2020 Draft.
