Eric DeCosta (born April 10, 1971) is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL), a position he officially assumed on January 11, 2019.
Prior to his recent appointment, DeCosta served as the assistant general manager of the Ravens, being heavily involved in both college and pro scouting.
Before that, DeCosta was the Director of College Scouting in Baltimore, where he oversaw the NFL draft.
DeCosta, who began his career in the NFL as a player personnel assistant in 1996, served as Mid-West Area Scout from 1998 to 2003.
For the past 20 years, DeCosta has worked for former General Manager Ozzie Newsome, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
During this period, the Ravens have made the playoffs eleven times and won two Super Bowls.