John Spytek Biography

John Spytek is the newly minted Las Vegas Raiders’ general manager, a keen football talent evaluator, and architect of the Super Bowl LV-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. A former outside linebacker at the University of Michigan, he played alongside Tom Brady, recording 37 tackles, earning a bachelor’s in general studies and a master’s in sports management in Ann Arbor. His NFL career began as a Detroit Lions intern (2004), followed by scouting roles with the Philadelphia Eagles (2005–2009), Cleveland Browns (2010–2012), and Denver Broncos (2013–2015), contributing to a Super Bowl 50 win. Joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2016, he rose to assistant GM by 2023, aiding in Super Bowl LV victory and drafting stars like four-time Pro Bowler Tristan Wirfs. He took over as the General Manager in Las Vegas at the beginning of 2025. Spytek and his wife, Kristen, co-founded the National CMV Foundation after losing their daughter, Evelyn, to congenital cytomegalovirus. His authentic leadership and resolve give audiences the tools and encouragement to navigate profound personal and professional challenges with grace and grit. 

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