James Gladstone

James Michael Gladstone (born June 18, 1990) is an American professional football executive who is the general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served in various scouting positions for the Los Angeles Rams from 2016 to 2024 before being named general manager of the Jaguars in 2025.

Early life and college

Gladstone was born in June 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, where he played wide receiver for the Blue Jays football team and graduated with a secondary education degree in 2013. Gladstone worked as a teacher and football coach at St. John Vianney, his alma mater, and Clayton High School. In 2022, he shifted back to director of scouting strategy.

Jacksonville Jaguars (2025–present) On February 21, 2025, Gladstone was named the general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hired at age 34, he is currently the youngest general manager in the NFL.