Michelle Mankoff enters her third season with the Minnesota Vikings in 2025 and her first as a college area scout. Mankoff, who is responsible for the Northeast, was promoted to her current title in June of 2025 after spending the 2024 season as college and pro scouting analyst. She began her tenure in Minnesota as a scouting associate in 2023.
Prior to joining the Vikings scouting department, Mankoff served as a scouting intern for the Buffalo Bills where she evaluated college and active NFL prospects and had the opportunity to attend the NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, and College Gridiron Showcase. She also has previous experience in sports information, journalism and content production.
Mankoff received her undergraduate degree in journalism and sport management and administration from the USC in 2022. During college, she held various positions including football player personnel intern. In this role, her responsibilities included analyzing film, tracking and creating profiles for potential high school recruits and evaluating talent. Mankoff is originally from Dallas, Texas.
