Sarah Mallepalle

Sarah Mallepalle is a Strategic Football Analyst for the Dallas Cowboys, a position she has held since June 2023. She previously worked as a Player Personnel Analyst for the Baltimore Ravens and has experience in sports analytics, having interned with the Philadelphia Eagles. Mallepalle graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, concentrating in Statistics and minoring in Business.13

In her role with the Cowboys, Mallepalle focuses on enhancing team performance by analyzing game strategies and player statistics to help the team improve incrementally. This includes assisting offensive coaches, analyzing opponents, and contributing to roster-building efforts during the offseason, such as supporting scouting activities leading up to the NFL Draft.12

Mallepalle emphasizes the importance of mentorship in her career, citing her boss, John Park, and her former professor, Sam Ventura, as significant influences who have guided her professional development in sports analytics.1