Omar R. Khan (born February 7, 1977) is an American professional football executive who is the general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to serving with the Steelers, Khan previously served with the New Orleans Saints for four seasons.
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| Position: | General manager | ||
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| Born: | February 7, 1977 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | ||
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| High school: | Archbishop Rummel (Metairie, Louisiana) | ||
| College: | Tulane | ||
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Early life
editKhan was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. His mother is a native of Honduras and his father is from India. After graduating in 1994 from Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, he matriculated to Tulane University from which he earned a degree in Sports Management with a minor in Business Administration in 31⁄2 years.[1][2]
Executive career
editTulane
editAs a student, Khan worked with the Tulane Green Wave football team as an undergraduate assistant.
New Orleans Saints
editIn 1997, Khan was hired by the New Orleans Saints to serve in their football operations department. Khan previously served as a scouting and personnel intern with the Saints while he was a student at Tulane.
Pittsburgh Steelers
editIn 2001, Khan was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers to serve as their football operations coordinator in their football operations and player personnel department. In that role he has helped to assemble two Super Bowl winners. Along with general manager Kevin Colbert, in 20 seasons they have drafted and signed/extended over 30 Pro Bowl players.[3] In 2011, Khan was promoted to director of football administration and in 2016, he was promoted to vice president of football and business administration. In 2022, Khan was promoted to general manager as the successor to Colbert.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Rummel alum Omar Khan, '94, seeking to keep Steelers "super"" (PDF). Archbishop Rummel High School. February 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-20.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Saints open preseason with Hall of Fame game against Pittsburgh Steelers" (PDF) (Press release). New Orleans Saints. August 5, 2007. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ^ "Steelers front office has Crescent City connection". New Orleans Times-Picayune. February 8, 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ^ "Front Office". Pittsburgh Steelers. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
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