USA FOOTBALL NAMES FORMER NFL PLAYER & RAIDERS EXECUTIVE MARCEL REECE AS SENIOR ADVISOR
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – USA Football, the sport’s National Governing Body responsible for selecting, training and leading Team USA Football® in tackle and flag football for international competitions, including the 2028 Olympics, has named Marcel Reece as Senior Advisor, Football Strategy and Operations. Reece, a former All-Pro NFL fullback, most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for the Las Vegas Raiders.
In his role with USA Football, Reece will provide guidance to the organization’s High Performance and National Teams staff while assisting with league and player relations, drawing on his extensive experience on and off the field.
As Chief Strategy Officer for the Raiders, Reece oversaw all operations at Allegiant Stadium, guiding the facility to recognition as the No. 1 stadium in the world by both Billboard and Pollstar and generating a record $182 million in revenue.
"Marcel's background as both a player and an executive is exceptional," said USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck. "His experience driving strategy, revenue growth and organizational excellence will be invaluable as we lead flag football to the Olympic stage in 2028 and continue to grow the game at every level. We're thrilled to welcome him to the USA Football team."
Prior to his executive career, Reece played 10 seasons in the NFL with the Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. An All-Pro fullback, he recorded more than 2,000 career receiving yards and 15 touchdowns in 96 regular season games. During his decorated career, Reece was a five-time team captain, earned the Raiders' prestigious Commitment to Excellence Award in 2013, served as the team's NFL Players Association representative and was the team's nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
Following his retirement from playing, Reece transitioned into broadcasting, serving as a national television analyst with NFL Network and FOX Sports and now as an on-air analyst with the Big Ten Network. He is also the founder of the Marcel Reece Foundation, which reflects his longstanding commitment to community service and youth development.
"USA Football is doing extraordinary work to grow the game I've dedicated my life to, on and off the field," said Reece. "Flag football's Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028 is a defining moment for this sport, and I'm honored to assist USA Football's High Performance and National Teams and further the organization’s mission of leading, strengthening and growing football for athletes everywhere. I can't wait to get to work."
A native of Inglewood, Calif., Reece earned his bachelor's degree in Sociology and American Ethnic Studies from the University of Washington and completed the Executive Leadership Program at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He serves as an officer for the Al Davis–Eddie Robinson Leadership Academy and sits on the Board of Directors for the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business School of Sports Management.
About USA Football: USA Football is the National Governing Body (NGB) for American Football in the United States and the sole U.S. member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), the international governing body for the sport of American football. USA Football selects, trains and leads Team USA Football® in tackle and flag football disciplines, while delivering world-class football development resources, sport standards and competitive opportunities to empower athletes at every level. USA Football is committed to ensuring every athlete has access to develop and compete in the game through safer, inclusive and innovative pathways. For more information, visit usafootball.com.