Mike Borgonzi

Mike Borgonzi
Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Assistant general manager
Personal information
Born:Everett, Massachusetts, U.S.
Career information
College:Brown
Career history
As a coach:
As an executive:
  • Boston College (2007–2008)
    Assistant recruiting coordinator
  • Kansas City Chiefs (2009)
    Administrator of college scouting
  • Kansas City Chiefs (2010)
    Manager of football operations
  • Kansas City Chiefs (2011–2012)
    Pro scout
  • Kansas City Chiefs (2013–2014)
    Assistant director of pro scouting
  • Kansas City Chiefs (2015–2017)
    Director of player personnel
  • Kansas City Chiefs (2018–2020)
    Director of football operations
  • Kansas City Chiefs (2021–present)
    Assistant general manager
Career highlights and awards

Michael Borgonzi is an American football executive who is the assistant general manager for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served in various scouting and executive roles for the Kansas City Chiefs since 2009.

Early life and education

A native of Everett, Massachusetts, Borgonzi attended and played college football at Brown University as a fullback, where he was a four-year starter and earned All-Ivy League honors three times. While at Brown University, Borgonzi earned his bachelor's degree.[1]

Executive career

Early career

In 2002, Borgonzi served as the tight ends coach at Amherst College. He then spent several years working in the working in the financial sector in Boston. From 2007 to 2008, Borgonzi served as the assistant recruiting coordinator at Boston College.[1]

Kansas City Chiefs

In 2009, Borgonzi was hired by the Kansas City Chiefs as their administrator of college scouting under general manager Scott Pioli In 2010, Borgonzi was promoted to manager of football operations. In 2011, Borgonzi was promoted to pro scout. In 2013, Borgonzi was promoted to assistant director of pro scouting under general manager John Dorsey. In 2015, Borgonzi was named co-director of player personnel, alongside Brett Veach.[1]

In 2017, Borgonzi was promoted to director of player personnel under general manager Brett Veach.[2] In 2018, Borgonzi was promoted to director of football operations.[3] In 2019, Borgonzi won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31–20 in Super Bowl LIV. In 2021, Borgonzi was promoted to assistant general manager.[4] In 2022, Borgonzi won his second Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35 in Super Bowl LVII.[5] In 2023, Borgonzi won his third Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers 25–22 in Super Bowl LVIII.[6]

Personal life

Borgonzi and his wife, Jill, have a son, Joseph and a daughter, Nina.

Borgonzi's brother, Dave, is currently the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Mike Borgonzi". Chiefs.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Roesch, Wes (July 26, 2017). "Chiefs promote Mike Borgonzi, add two to front office". chiefswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Sweeney, Pete (May 9, 2018). "Chiefs promote seven members of personnel staff, hire two others". www.arrowheadpride.com. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  4. ^ Derrick, Matt (June 19, 2021). "Chiefs Elevate Mike Borgonzi to Assistant GM Among Front Office Promotions". www.chiefsdigest.com. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  5. ^ Maaddi, Rob (February 13, 2023). "Mahomes, Chiefs beat Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII". AP News. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.


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