Jon Runyan

Jon Runyan was born in Flint, Michigan and earned a scholarship to the University of Michigan to play football, becoming the first person in his family to attend college. In 1996, he was drafted by the Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans), and in 2000 signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he enjoyed a successful career as an offensive tackle for nine seasons, including an appearance at the Pro Bowl in 2002. He retired from the NFL in 2010. After his playing career, Runyan served New Jersey’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, where he served his constituency on three key committees: the Armed Services Committee, the Veterans Affairs Committee and the Natural Resources Committee.

In his role with NFL Football Operations, Runyan oversees club and game related initiatives related to players. He serves as Commissioner Roger Goodell’s designee for on-field discipline and supervises the uniform and protective equipment inspection program. His approach to decreasing on-field violations emphasizes communication, consistent application of the rules and player education.

Runyan works closely with groups across the league, including the Competition Committee, Player Safety Advisory Panel, head coaches and team equipment managers. Runyan is heavily involved in numerous charities and organizations that benefit the South Jersey/Philadelphia area, including the New Jersey Special Olympics, the American Red Cross, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, the USO, the Armed Forces Freedom Ride and Habitat for Humanity. He also served on the Board of the Alzheimer’s Association of Delaware Valley.