Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Jim Nagy, General Manager – Oklahoma
April 17, 2025
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm we sat down with Jim Nagy, the General Manager of Oklahoma, to discuss his remarkable career journey. From 18 years in NFL scouting to transforming the Senior Bowl as its Executive Director, Nagy now brings his expertise to the Sooners.
In this conversation, Nagy shares his early passion for football, how he broke into the competitive world of NFL scouting, and his strategies for adapting his skills to the unique challenges of college football. He also opens up about his plans for Oklahoma Football as GM.
Highlights from the Episode
- Discovering a Football Career: How Jim knew football was his calling.
- Breaking into the NFL: Strategies for getting your foot in the door.
- Life as a Scout: Key traits Nagy looked for in future NFL players.
- Leading the Senior Bowl: Insights from his time as Executive Director (2018–2024).
- Oklahoma Football’s Future: His vision and goals as the Sooners’ GM.
Episode Timestamps
- 1:16 – Introduction
- 1:40 – When Jim knew he wanted to work in football
- 3:10 – Getting started in NFL scouting
- 6:31 – Communicating career goals
- 7:44 – Early experiences as an NFL scout
- 11:41 – Identifying player characteristics for success
- 15:59 – Transitioning to the Senior Bowl leadership
- 20:45 – Managing family transitions
- 22:19 – Plans for Oklahoma Football as GM
- 26:00 – Adapting NFL scouting expertise to college football
About Jim Nagy
Jim Nagy joined Oklahoma Football as General Manager in the winter of 2024 after a stellar run as Executive Director of the Senior Bowl.
Follow Jim Nagy and Oklahoma Football
- Twitter: @JimNagy_Sooners
- Twitter: @OU_Football
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Jim Nagy, General Manager – Oklahoma
This week on Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm we sat down with Jim Nagy, the General Manager of Oklahoma, to discuss his remarkable career journey. From 18 years in NFL scouting to transforming the Senior Bowl as its Executive Director, Nagy now brings his expertise to the Sooners.
In this conversation, Nagy shares his early passion for football, how he broke into the competitive world of NFL scouting, and his strategies for adapting his skills to the unique challenges of college football. He also opens up about his plans for Oklahoma Football as GM.
Highlights from the Episode
- Discovering a Football Career: How Jim knew football was his calling.
- Breaking into the NFL: Strategies for getting your foot in the door.
- Life as a Scout: Key traits Nagy looked for in future NFL players.
- Leading the Senior Bowl: Insights from his time as Executive Director (2018–2024).
- Oklahoma Football’s Future: His vision and goals as the Sooners’ GM.
Episode Timestamps
- 1:16 – Introduction
- 1:40 – When Jim knew he wanted to work in football
- 3:10 – Getting started in NFL scouting
- 6:31 – Communicating career goals
- 7:44 – Early experiences as an NFL scout
- 11:41 – Identifying player characteristics for success
- 15:59 – Transitioning to the Senior Bowl leadership
- 20:45 – Managing family transitions
- 22:19 – Plans for Oklahoma Football as GM
- 26:00 – Adapting NFL scouting expertise to college football
About Jim Nagy
Jim Nagy joined Oklahoma Football as General Manager in the winter of 2024 after a stellar run as Executive Director of the Senior Bowl.
Follow Jim Nagy and Oklahoma Football
- Twitter: @JimNagy_Sooners
- Twitter: @OU_Football
Never Miss an Episode
Subscribe to Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube for exclusive content and weekly episodes. If you enjoy the show, leave a review; it helps others find us!
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
