Dave Ziegler

David Ziegler (born September 7, 1977) was an American football executive. Ziegler previously served in various roles for the New England Patriots eventually rising to the role of director of player personnel. Ziegler began his NFL career as a player personnel assistant with the Denver Broncos before serving in the scouting department for the Patriots from 2013 to 2021.

A native of Tallmadge, Ohio, Ziegler played college football at John Carroll University as a wide receiver, kick returner and punt returner. He was teammates with Houston Texans' general manager Nick Caserio, former Las Vegas Raiders' head coach Josh McDaniels and New York Giants quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski.

Denver Broncos

In 2010, Ziegler began his career with the Denver Broncos as a player personnel assistant. In 2011, he was promoted to area scout and to pro scout in 2012.

New England Patriots

In 2013, Ziegler was hired by the New England Patriots as their assistant director of pro scouting, a position he held until 2015. In 2016, he was promoted to director of pro personnel. In 2020, Ziegler was promoted to assistant director of player personnel. In 2021, he was promoted to director of player personnel, replacing Nick Caserio following his departure to become the general manager of the Houston Texans.

Las Vegas Raiders

On January 30, 2022, Ziegler was named the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders. On October 31, 2023, he was fired by the Raiders.

Ziegler and his wife have three children.