The New York Giants made franchise history Thursday by hiring their first full-time female scout.
Hannah Burnett, 25, was one of ten new hires this week, while Courtney Kennedy was added as a football data analyst.
After spending the last two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons' scouting department, she'll serve as one of New York's midland area evaluators. Burnett told Michael Eisen of Giants.com she's staying focused on her new role and not her place in the team's history.
"I try not to think about that," Burnett said. "I completely understand and am aware that this is an awesome opportunity, and it's important for females in the league.