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Kentucky football head coach Will Stein has announced the addition of General Manager Pat Biondo.

Biondo (pronounced bee-ON-doe) comes to the Bluegrass after spending four years at Oregon as the director of football recruiting strategy. He joined the program in 2022 and helped the Ducks bring in four consecutive top-15 ranked recruiting classes, including the No. 3 class in 2024, according to 247Sports.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Pat as our new general manager,” Stein said. “He has a relentless work ethic and a clear vision for what it takes to build a team and a successful program. His ability to connect with people and bring out the best in those around him makes him a perfect fit.”

Prior to Oregon, he spent three seasons at Texas A&M as the senior assistant of recruiting and operations. With the Aggies, he assisted in bringing in three classes ranked in the top 10, according to 247Sports. The 2019 class was No. 4.

“I’m incredibly grateful to be named the general manager for Kentucky football,” Biondo said. “Each of my previous stops had helped prepare me for this role by giving me a broad perspective on roster management, recruiting, and building a sustainable program. Kentucky has a strong foundation and a clear vision, and I’m excited to work alongside Coach Stein and our staff to help build a roster that reflects the culture of Kentucky Football.”

Biondo’s athletic career began at his alma mater, West Virginia. He spent nine years on the staff of the Mountaineers’ women’s basketball team, serving in various roles such as video coordinator (2010-12), special assistant to the head coach (2012-15) and director of basketball operations (2015-19).

A native of Clarence, New York, Biondo, graduated from WVU in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in athletic coaching. He went on to obtain a master’s degree in educational leadership from the College of Human Resources and Education at WVU.