Jim Nagy, General Manager - Oklahoma

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This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Jim Nagy, the General Manager of Oklahoma Football. With 18 years of NFL scouting experience and a tenure as Executive Director of the Senior Bowl (2018–2024), Nagy brings a unique background to the Sooners.

In this episode, Nagy shares his journey from discovering his passion for football to becoming a leader in the sport. Learn how he broke into the competitive world of NFL scouting, key traits he looked for in players, and how he's adapting his pro-level experience to college football as Oklahoma's GM.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

When he knew football was his career path.
Breaking into the NFL and thriving as a scout.
Key characteristics of successful players.
Leading the Senior Bowl and navigating leadership transitions.
Vision and goals for Oklahoma Football.

⏱️ Episode Highlights: 1:16 – Introduction 1:40 – Discovering a football career path 3:10 – Getting started in NFL scouting 7:44 – Early days as a scout 15:59 – Leading the Senior Bowl 22:19 – Becoming Oklahoma Football GM 26:00 – Adapting NFL experience to college football

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Jim Nagy: @JimNagy_Sooners
Oklahoma Football: @OU_Football

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