Austin Thomas
Austin Thomas returned to Ole Miss in December 2025 as president of football operations and general manager. His administrative and personnel career has included multiple stints at LSU and Ole Miss, along with assignments at Baylor, Texas A&M, USC and Tennessee.
During his earlier Ole Miss tenure, Thomas managed budgets, scheduling, facilities and non-coaching personnel while serving as a liaison to campus departments. At LSU, he progressed from a staff role to general manager in 2016 and later returned in both general-management and senior athletics-administration positions. His background brings recruiting and personnel experience together with broader program operations.
Career
December 2025
President of Football Operations / General Manager
Returned to lead football administration and operations.
2024–2025
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Football Administration
Oversaw football administration.
2022–2023
Football Chief of Staff / Sport Administrator
Managed budgets, scheduling, facilities and non-coaching staff.
2021
General Manager
Returned to the football front office.
2020
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Football
Oversaw football-related activities.
2018–2019
Associate Athletic Director for Football Personnel
Worked in football personnel.
2013–2017
Football staff / General Manager
Joined the staff in 2013 and became general manager in 2016.
2011–2013
Assistant Director of Player Personnel
Worked in player personnel.
2009
Defensive Quality Control Coach
Supported defensive coaching.