Los Angeles Rams
For the Rams, Xanders provides assistance in a multi-dimensional role blending the player personnel department and the coaching staff —— college, pro, systems, video, coaching research, game management strategy and 'next gen' innovations. From 2017 to 2021, he has assisted with multiple talent acquisitions, ranking 1st in pro personnel (AV) and 7th in college scouting (AV). During those five years, the Rams have won the Super Bowl, made another appearance, won three NFC West titles and generated a 62-29 record (2nd). He has also spearheaded 'continual evolution' installations, including evaluations, scouting processes, CFA committees, video integration and football systems. For the Coaching Staff, he has supported in-game recommendations for game management, strategic decisions, timeouts, challenges, 4th downs, end of half procedures and NFL rules. On a weekly basis, he breaks down opponents using Telemetry and other data sources to find tactical indicators for the coaching staff.Detroit Lions
At the Detroit Lions, the 4-year player personnel turnover in Detroit yielded the 3rd best era in Lions’ history, since 1930 (34 wins). He worked to improve player personnel communication and data flow, by rebuilding all of the Lions' college and pro systems. Xanders was directly involved with successful talent acquisitions, including WR/Marvin Jones, DS/Glover Quin, K/Matt Prater, DE/Ezekiel Ansah, DC/Darius Slay, DE/Kerry Hyder and ST/Jamal Agnew. The four years of acquisitions ranked 19th in pro personnel (AV) and 11th in college scouting (AV).Denver Broncos
During his tenure as the Broncos’ General Manager, he engineered the personnel transformation where 90 percent of the team's roster was overhauled after the 2008 NFL season. This four-year player personnel foundation in Denver yielded multiple future division titles and Super Bowl appearances. Those overall acquisitions ranked 2nd in pro personnel (AV) and 6th in college scouting (AV). The Broncos executed high-producing NFL Draft classes from 2009 to 2012, which became the second highest compensated draft classes in NFL history from 2012 to 2016 ($920M). There were 22 primary starters (1+ year) on NFL teams from those draft classes, including six Pro Bowl players (21 appearances), with 12 All Pro designations ~ § LB/Von Miller 011 - 1st11-year starter, 8 Pro Bowls, 7 NFL All-Pro, NFL All-Decade Team, Super Bowl MVP, Defensive Rookie of the Year, 115 Sacks, 26 FF's § DC/Chris Harris 011 - CFA11-year starter, 4 Pro Bowls, 3 NFL All-Pro, NFL All-Decade Team, All-Rookie Team, 21 INT, 90 PBU's § WR/Demaryius Thomas 010 - 1st7-year starter, 5 Pro Bowls, 2 NFL All-Pro, 63 TD's § TE/Julius Thomas 011 - 4th5-year starter, 2 Pro Bowls, 36 TD's, 226 Receptions § DT/Malik Jackson 012 - 5th10-year starter, 1 Pro Bowl, 36 Sacks, 58 TFL's § OG/Zane Beadles 010 - 2nd9-year starter, 1 Pro Bowl, 137 Games Played § DT/Derek Wolfe 012 - 2nd8-year starter, 120 games played, 33 Sacks, 55 TFL's § LB/Danny Trevathan 012 - 6th10-year starter, 700+ tackles, 27 TFL's, 39 PBU's § OT/Orlando Franklin 011 - 2nd7-year starter, 46 AV § WR/Eric Decker 010 - 3rd6-year starter, 440 receptions, 53 TD's § DE/Robert Ayers 009 - 1st4-year starter, 35 Sacks, 51 TFL's, 120 Games Played § TE/Virgil Green 011 - 7th10-year starter, 137 Games Played, 11.0 per reception § FS/Rahim Moore 011 - 2nd5-year starter, 64 Games Played, 9 INT's § DC/Perrish Cox 010 - 5th4-year starter, 82 Games Played, 10 INT's, 50 PBU's § OC/J.D. Walton 010 - 3rd4-year starter, 56 Games Played, 22 AV § RB/Knowshon Moreno 009 - 1st5-year starter, 3,600 Yards Rushing, 1,400 Yards Receiving § 6 players with 1-year as core starter During 2009 to 2012, there were also eight other veteran Pro Bowl players (20 appearances) who were signed or extended during his tenure, with 10 All Pro designations (production at the Broncos, after signing) ~ § QB Peyton Manning A, 2012-15Super Bowl Champion, 2 AFC Championships, NFL MVP, 2 All Pro, 3 Pro Bowls, 140 TD's § SS Brian Dawkins FA, 2009-11All Pro, 2 Pro Bowls, 22 PBU's and 235 Tackles at ages 36–38 § CB Champ Bailey e-signed, 2011All-Decade Team, All Pro, 4 Pro Bowls § OT Ryan Clady st round, 20083 All Pro, 3 Pro Bowls § DE Elvis Dumervil e-signed, 2010All Pro, 3 Pro Bowls, NFL Sacks Leader (2009) § WR Brandon Lloyd A, 2009-11All Pro, Pro Bowl, NFL Receiving Yards Leader (2010) § WR Brandon Marshall e-signed, 20103 Pro Bowls, 4,600+ Receiving Yards § RB Willis McGahee A, 2011Pro Bowl, 1,920 Rushing Yards and 9 TD's in 2 years Xanders also supervised the day-to-day operations of the Broncos’ college scouting, pro scouting, labor operations/salary cap, equipment, medical, video, football systems and football operations departments. He served on the NFL College Advisory, NFL Combine Selection and the NFL Statistics Committees. He was originally hired by Coach Mike Shanahan/Denver Broncos as Assistant General Manager in 2008.Atlanta Falcons
Before joining the Broncos, he worked 14 seasons (1994-2008) with the Atlanta Falcons in various scouting, player personnel, football operations, coaching staff (defense/offense/ST) and technology/systems roles. Xanders was a member of the Falcons’ defensive coaching staff on their 1998 team that became the first in franchise history to earn a Super Bowl berth (XXXIII). He was selected by the Falcons to attend Stanford University's NFL Program for Managers in 2005, he has given presentations at several universities on NFL player personnel issues.Florida State University
A former linebacker who played for Bobby Bowden at Florida State University from 1989 to 1992, Xanders was a member of four bowl-winning teams with the Seminoles that had a 42-7 combined record. He was an All-Atlantic Coast Conference academic team selection and graduated from FSU with a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) and a bachelor's degree in Business Management.Personal life
Xanders resides with his wife and two children in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He and his family participate in Habitat for Humanity charities, Homes for the Holidays, and Warrick Dunn Charities.References
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