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Rod Graves begins his 10th season with the Cardinals and his 23rd season in the National Football League. Graves joined the Cardinals in June of 1997 as Assistant to the President. He was promoted to the position of Vice President of Football Operations following the 2002 season.
Graves, 47, is responsible for all facets of the Cardinals� football operations. He has provided leadership in hiring, planning, budgeting, player acquisitions, negotiations, and scouting. He has represented the Cardinals on a number of NFL committees. He currently serves on the board of directors of National Football Scouting, Inc. and National Invitational Camp, Inc. (Indy Combine).
Consistent with the Cardinals efforts to become champions in the community, Rod and his wife Dreama, devote their time and resources to supporting Cardinals Charities, The United Way, and The American Diabetes Association.
A native of Houston, Texas, Rod began his career in professional football in 1982 as a regional scout for the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League. He joined the National Football League in 1984 as a regional scout for the Chicago Bears, a position he held until promoted to director of college scouting in 1993. He was promoted in 1994 to director of player personnel.
Rod is a graduate of Texas Tech University. He is also the son of the late Jackie Graves, former player personnel executive of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rod and Dreama reside in Phoenix with their three children: daughters, Brittany & Taylor and son Joshua. | 