The NFLPA has hired Doug Whaley as their director of college scouting.

Whaley is the former general manager of the Buffalo Bills.

Whaley will oversee the recruitment, evaluation and selection of draft-eligible prospects to compete at the annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He replaces Tony Softli, who left to become the Alliance of American Football's scouting director.

Whaley has 22 years of NFL scouting experience.