Next Woman Up: Ellie Perrigo, Player Personnel Assistant for the Kansas City Chiefs

The article highlights the journey of Ellie Perrigo, a Player Personnel Assistant with the Kansas City Chiefs, as part of the "Next Woman Up" series, which focuses on women breaking barriers in the NFL. Perrigo shares her passion for football, which began in her childhood, and details her career path from working with ESPN and university internships to securing a full-time role with the Chiefs. She discusses her responsibilities, which include evaluating college players and assisting with pro and college personnel departments. Perrigo emphasizes the importance of adaptability and self-trust in her role. She aspires to become an area scout and highlights a learning moment where her player evaluation was validated by an invite to the Senior Bowl. Perrigo credits her success to mentors and a supportive work environment, advising women pursuing football careers to work hard, maintain a positive attitude, and not be deterred by the unknown. She expresses pride in taking risks to follow her passion, illustrating the growing presence and influence of women in professional football.