NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
Florida International University Hires KD Fletcher as First Female General Manager in College Football History
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Florida International University appointed KD Fletcher as general manager, marking the first time a woman has held the title in college football history. Fletcher will manage rosters, budgets, name, image, and likeness (NIL) matters, and player negotiations for the football program.
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The appointment establishes a new precedent for executive leadership roles in college athletics by placing a woman in charge of roster management, administration, and program operations at a Division I football program.
Key Facts
- KD Fletcher was hired as the general manager for the Florida International University football program.
- This appointment makes Fletcher the first female general manager in college football history.
- Fletcher previously worked her way up at FIU through recruiting and operations.
- The general manager role involves managing rosters, balancing budgets, handling name, image, and likeness (NIL) matters, revenue sharing, and transfer portal activity.
- Head coach Willie Simmons stated that Fletcher was hired because she was the most qualified person for the position.
- Fletcher is also currently attending law school to assist with athlete negotiations.
- The article was published by Sunbeam Television Corp. with a copyright year of 2026.