15 Facts About Joe Schoen

Joseph Schoen was born on July 11,1979 and is an American professional football executive who is the senior vice president and general manager of the New York Giants of the National Football League.

Joe Schoen previously served as the assistant general manager for the Buffalo Bills from 2017 to 2021.

Joe Schoen began his NFL career as a scout for the Carolina Panthers before serving in the scouting department for the Miami Dolphins from 2008 to 2016 and joining the Bills in 2017.

Joe Schoen was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.

Joe Schoen graduated from DePauw University in 2001 with a communications degree.

In 2001, Joe Schoen began his career as a scouting assistant for the Carolina Panthers before being hired as an area scout in 2002.

In 2008, Joe Schoen joined the Miami Dolphins as a national scout.

On May 14,2017, Joe Schoen was hired by the Buffalo Bills as their assistant general manager, reuniting with general manager Brandon Beane, whom Joe Schoen worked with during his time in Carolina.

Joe Schoen worked with Brian Daboll, whom he ended up hiring as the Giants head coach after being hired as the Giants general manager.

On January 21,2022, Joe Schoen was named the general manager of the New York Giants.

Joe Schoen is the first Giants general manager since George Young was hired in 1979 who had no previous ties to the franchise.

Joe Schoen hired Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, with whom he was in the Bills organization previously.

Joe Schoen led the draft effort, selecting Oregon Defensive End Kayvon Thibodeaux and Alabama Offensive Tackle Evan Neal, respectively, with the Giants two first round picks.

Joe Schoen drafted Cornerback Deonte Banks with the 24th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and wide receiver Malik Nabers with the 6th overall pick in the 2024 draft.

Joe Schoen was criticized for letting running back Saquon Barkley walk in free agency, eventually signing with their division rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles.