A New Direction for Badger Football
Morocco Brown has officially taken the reins as the general manager of the University of Wisconsin’s football program, signing a two‑year contract that guarantees him a $500,000 salary each year.
That figure represents a substantial jump from the $334,805 annual compensation his predecessor, Marcus Sedberry, received, and it positions Brown’s earnings as competitive within the Power Four landscape.
In a salary survey that ranks the highest‑paid general managers, Brown’s $500,000 placement sits at No. 13, trailing only North Carolina’s Michael Lombardi, who tops the list with $1.51 million, and Ohio State’s Mark Pantoni, who follows with $900,000.
Brown’s résumé includes stints as director of college scouting and chief personnel executive for the Indianapolis Colts, as well as vice president of player personnel for the Cleveland Browns and director of pro personnel for the Washington Commanders.
Before joining Wisconsin, he was interviewed for general manager openings with the Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, underscoring the league’s interest in his expertise.
The contract not only reflects a vote of confidence in Brown’s scouting background but also signals a broader trend of Power Four schools investing more heavily in senior football operations leadership.