NFLPA names former Bills GM Doug Whaley director of college scouting

The NFLPA announced Doug Whaley as its new director of college scouting on Wednesday.

"We are thrilled to have Doug join our team," said Teri Smith, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl director and deputy managing director of the NFLPA. "His knowledge of the scouting landscape, along with his vast NFL resume, will help continue the Collegiate Bowl's growth and benefit the game's participants as they learn the business of football."

Whaley will head recruitment, evaluation, and the selection process of draft-eligible players for the annual Collegiate Bowl.

The 45-year-old spent 22 years in the NFL working with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, and Buffalo Bills in various personnel roles.

He served as the Bills' general manager from 2013-17.

"I'm grateful to the NFLPA for entrusting me with this opportunity to work with a marquee collegiate showcase," Whaley said. "We are an organization that will be with the players for their entire careers both on and off the field. I'm thrilled to serve in this capacity of introducing them to the union, our partners and the many great programs available to help them make the most of their experience."