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Position: | General manager |
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Born: | Everett, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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College: | Brown (1998–2001) |
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Michael Borgonzi is an American professional football executive who is the general manager of the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served in various scouting and executive roles for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2009 to 2024.
A native of Everett, Massachusetts, Borgonzi played college football for the Brown Bears as a fullback, where he was a four-year starter from 1998 to 2001 and earned All-Ivy League honors three times. While at Brown University, Borgonzi earned a degree in business management. [1]
In 2002, Borgonzi served as the tight ends coach at Amherst College. He then spent several years working in the financial sector in Boston. From 2007 to 2008, Borgonzi served as the assistant recruiting coordinator at Boston College. [2]
In 2009, Borgonzi was hired by the Kansas City Chiefs as their administrator of college scouting under general manager Scott Pioli. In 2010, Borgonzi was promoted to manager of football operations. In 2011, Borgonzi was promoted to pro scout. In 2013, Borgonzi was promoted to assistant director of pro scouting under general manager John Dorsey. In 2015, Borgonzi was named co-director of player personnel, alongside Brett Veach. [2]
In 2017, Borgonzi was promoted to director of player personnel under general manager Brett Veach. [3] In 2018, Borgonzi was promoted to director of football operations. [4] In 2019, Borgonzi won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31–20 in Super Bowl LIV. In 2021, Borgonzi was promoted to assistant general manager. [5] In 2022, Borgonzi won his second Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35 in Super Bowl LVII. [6] In 2023, Borgonzi won his third Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers 25–22 in Super Bowl LVIII. [7]
On January 17, 2025, Borgonzi was named the general manager of the Tennessee Titans. [8]
Borgonzi and his wife Jill have a son and a daughter.[ citation needed ] His brother, Dave Borgonzi, is currently the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears.[ citation needed ]
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