Mark Pantoni
Mark Pantoni’s football personnel career connects Ohio State and Florida. He arrived at Ohio State in December 2011 ahead of the 2012 season, following six years with Florida’s program. His work has encompassed recruiting administration, prospect evaluation, campus visits and roster construction, with his Ohio State responsibilities expanding to include transfer-portal evaluation and NIL negotiations.
At Florida, Pantoni served as recruiting program coordinator and later director of football administration. He also helped develop the program’s Friday Night Lights recruiting camp. A Florida graduate, he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in applied physiology and kinesiology in 2004 and 2006.
Career
General Manager, Player Personnel
Oversees personnel and recruiting administration, including roster construction, NIL negotiations, prospect evaluations and visits. Exact date of the GM title change is not established by the sources reviewed.
December 2011
Personnel and recruiting staff
Arrived ahead of the 2012 season after six years at Florida. This marks the start of his Ohio State tenure, not the start of the later GM title.
March 2011
Director of Football Administration
Served in football administration before moving to Ohio State.
Recruiting Program Coordinator
Worked in recruiting administration and helped develop Florida’s Friday Night Lights camp. Exact coordinator tenure dates remain unverified.