Giants hire John Richter away from Texans as director of college scouting
The New York Giants have hired John Ritcher as their new director of college scouting, bringing him over from the Houston Texans where he previously served as co-director. The move was led by general manager Joe Schoen, signaling his continued influence within the organization despite speculation about his job security. Ritcher, who has prior experience with the Dolphins, Cardinals, and Texans, will now lead the Giants' college scouting department independently.
- ▪John Ritcher was hired from the Houston Texans, where he held a co-director role in college scouting.
- ▪Joe Schoen, the Giants' general manager, led the hiring, reinforcing his operational authority within the team.
- ▪Ritcher previously worked alongside Schoen in the Miami Dolphins organization.
- ▪The Giants had not had a director of college scouting since 2022, when Chris Pettit was let go.
- ▪Dawn Aponte, the Giants' senior vice president, also has prior Dolphins ties, like Schoen, Hickey, and Ritcher.
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NFL New York Giants Giants hire John Richter away from Texans as director of college scouting By Ryan Dunleavy Published May 16, 2026, 9:26 p.m. ET There’s a new leader of the Giants’ college scouting department. The Giants hired John Ritcher away from the Texans to be their director of college scouting, The Post confirmed on Saturday. Ritcher held a co-director title in Houston and now will run his own department with the Giants. John Richter is pictured. NCStatePackFootball The hire was fueled by general manager Joe Schoen, which is significant because it shows that he is still wielding power and influence.
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