Philadelphia Eagles Senior VP Bryce Johnston to Deliver 2026 Commencement Address at His Alma Mater, York College of Pennsylvania
YORK, PA – York College of Pennsylvania is proud to announce that Bryce Johnston ‘11, Senior Vice President / Tertiary Football Executive for the Philadelphia Eagles and a distinguished alumnus, will serve as the keynote speaker for Spring 2026 Commencement.
Johnston will speak to graduates at both ceremonies: the first at 9:15 a.m. and the second at 3:00 p.m on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the M&T Bank Field House within the Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center. Johnston, a summa cum laude graduate of York College, returns to his alma mater following his 10th season as a key executive in the National Football League.
Johnston’s journey from York College’s campus to the highest levels of professional sports management serves as an inspiring roadmap for the Class of 2026. During his time at York, Johnston was a standout student-athlete, competing for four years on the Division III men’s lacrosse team while earning his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management.
"We are thrilled to welcome Bryce Johnston back to campus," said Dr. Thomas Burns, President of York College. "His rise from a dedicated Spartan to a Senior Vice President for one of the NFL's most respected franchises showcases the professional excellence and leadership we work to instill in all our graduates."
Promoted to his current role in 2024, Johnston serves as the Senior Vice President / Tertiary Football Executive for the Philadelphia Eagles. He has become a vital contributor to the team’s roster strategy, overseeing salary cap and resource allocation, player acquisition, contract negotiation and structuring, roster transactions, and compliance with the NFL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Before his tenure with the Eagles, Johnston earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and practiced corporate law at Proskauer Rose LLP.
Event Details
- What: York College of Pennsylvania Spring 2026 Commencement
- Who: Keynote Speaker Bryce Johnston, SVP of the Philadelphia Eagles
- When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 9:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Where: M&T Bank Field House, Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, York College
