Kentucky Football hires Alex Brown as assistant general manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Kentucky has appointed Alex Brown as its new assistant general manager, following the promotion of Pete Nochta to general manager. Brown brings extensive experience in college football recruiting and NFL scouting, previously working for the Atlanta Falcons and serving as Ole Miss’s director of player personnel. This hiring fills the final front-office position that head coach Will Stein aimed to establish as part of program changes after taking over. Brown's diverse background includes roles at SMU, Rice, and Houston, making him well-suited for the position.
- •Kentucky Football hires Alex Brown as assistant GM on August 19, 2026.
- •Brown previously worked as an NFL scout with the Atlanta Falcons.
- •He has held significant roles at Ole Miss, SMU, Rice, and Houston.
- •Pete Nochta is the new general manager after Pat Biondo stepped down.
- •This completes the front-office staff under head coach Will Stein.
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Football to hire Alex Brown as an assistant GM
"Kentucky is set to hire Alex Brown as an assistant GM. He brings extensive college recruiting and scouting experience.
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