Eric DeCosta (born April 10, 1971, Taunton, Massachusetts) was named the Assistant General Manager for the Baltimore Ravens on May 17, 2012. Prior to his recent appointment, DeCosta served as the Director of Player Personnel for 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 National Football League as a Player Personnel Assistant in 1996, served as Mid-West Area Scout from 1998-2003. For the past seventeen years, DeCosta has worked for General Manager Ozzie Newsome, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [citation needed]