Matt Rhule Names Pat Stewart as General Manager for Nebraska Football
A new chapter in college football begins with the appointment of Pat Stewart as Nebraska’s new general manager.
As college football continues to evolve with changes such as name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations, the expansion of the transfer portal, and upcoming revenue-sharing shifts, the role of general managers has become crucial in assisting head coaches. Nebraska has now joined this trend by hiring Stewart to fill the position.
Stewart, who most recently served as the director of pro personnel for the New England Patriots over the past two years, is returning to work with head coach Matt Rhule. He previously worked with Rhule from 2020 to 2022 with the Carolina Panthers.
In his new role at Nebraska, Stewart will oversee roster management and player acquisition, including recruiting, evaluating, and retaining talent from both high schools and the transfer portal.
“We’re entering a new era of college football where roster management and retention are becoming more similar to the NFL model,” Rhule stated. “Pat Stewart will be instrumental in helping us manage our roster and put Nebraska in a position to compete with the top programs in the nation. I’m excited to have him join our Nebraska Football family, and I look forward to working together again.”
Stewart’s experience in professional football is complemented by his early college coaching career, where he worked alongside Rhule at both Western Carolina and Temple.
“Nebraska is uniquely positioned to adapt to this new era of roster building,” Stewart commented. “That’s thanks to the leadership of Director of Athletics Troy Dannen, Coach Rhule, and the administration’s dedication to furthering the rich legacy of Nebraska Football. I’m excited to rejoin Coach Rhule and the staff he’s put together, and I look forward to using my experience to help develop a roster that will make Nebraska’s passionate fans proud. The program’s energy and culture are already apparent, and my family and I are thrilled to be part of this exciting time.”
As part of a reorganization within the football operations, former GM Sean Padden will transition into the role of Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Intelligence, where he will focus on cap analysis, compensation trends, stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, data analytics leadership, and project management.
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