HENDERSON, Nevada – Tom Telesco has been named general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders. He becomes the fifth general manager in franchise history.
Telesco is entering his 29th year in the NFL after spending the last 11 seasons as general manager of the Chargers. During his time in San Diego and Los Angeles, he helped lead the team to three playoff appearances and two postseason victories.
He also selected six players in the first round who were subsequently selected to a Pro Bowl with the team Jason Verrett, Melvin Gordon III, Joey Bosa, Derwin James Jr., Justin Herbert and Rashawn Slater. In 2022, Telesco created a roster with eight former Pro Bowlers acquired via draft, trade or free agency.
Prior to joining the Chargers, Telesco spent 15 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, where he served as Vice President of Football Operations (2012), Director of Player Personnel (2006-11), Director of Pro Scouting (2004-05) and as a professional -Scout acted (2001-2003) and area scout (1998-2000). Telesco was involved in Colts drafts that selected four-time Pro Bowl running back Edgerrin James, five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Reggie Wayne, seven-time Pro Bowler Dwight Freeney and four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck. During his tenure in Indianapolis, the Colts played in two Super Bowls, won eight division titles and made the playoffs 12 times.
Telesco began his NFL career in 1995 as a scouting assistant for the Carolina Panthers, where he served for two seasons before becoming an area scout in 1997. He also worked as a summer intern for the Buffalo Bills from 1991 to 1994.
Telesco is a native of Buffalo, New York, and holds a degree in business administration from John Carroll University. He played wide receiver for the Blue Streaks and was part of the 1994 Ohio Athletic Conference title team. He was invited as a speaker to the NFL's Career Development Symposium in 2015 and 2018 and also serves as co-chair of the NFL General Manager's Advisory Committee. Telesco and his wife Larah have a daughter, Elena, and two sons, Thomas and Nicholas.