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Looking Back At 2013 And Ahead To 2014

On this December 31, 2013, I will not only celebrate the introduction of a new calendar year, but also the eight year anniversary of Sports Agent Blog’s creation.  A seemingly simple “blog” at the time, the website has turned into the most reputable source for sports agent-related news and provided me enhanced credibility in the business of […]

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Tennessee DL Daniel McCullers Solidifies Representation With Allegiant Athletic Agency

Knoxville, Tennessee-based agency, Allegiant Athletic Agency, didn’t have to travel far to sign its most recent NFL draft prospect.  University of Tennessee DL, Daniel McCullers, signed with a3 last week.  In 2013, McCullers registered 72 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. “NFL scouts rave about Daniel’s size and strength,” said Thomas Sims, […]

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The Great Sports Debate: JD v. JD/MBA vs. MBA

A few weeks ago, Sports Agent Blog received an inquiry asking what degree is more beneficial if one wants to pursue a career in the sports agency industry: a JD vs. a dual-degree JD/MBA vs. just an MBA. Instead of writing an opinion piece, we decided to reach out to five agents — both current […]

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On To The Next One: Jordany Valdespin

The name Jordany Valdespin should certainly ring a bell.  Valdespin served a 50-game suspension for his role in the recent Biogenesis PED scandal, which eventually resulted in the suspension of 13 players. Not to mention, the second baseman/outfielder also recently changed agents, switching from ACES to Metis Sports Management, an agency that dropped its football […]

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What If You Represented Teddy Bridgewater?

Imagine you are Teddy Bridgewater’s agent.  I can think of worse possible scenarios.  You are in line to represent an individual who is currently deemed to be a top pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and likely the No. 1 overall selection. Recently, I have shown off some of my Fall 2013 Indiana University Bloomington […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (12/27/2013)

How about Mark Burns, Benjamin Haynes, Chris Lesley, Brandon Thorn and Sports Agent Blog’s newest contributor Josh Corriveau providing some quality articles to wrap up 2013?  Expect a lot more out of them as we get set to start 2014 off with a bang.  In a few days (December 31 to be exact), this site will […]

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National Spring Football League Sets Sight On 2014 Launch

The following is a contribution by Josh Corriveau, 2L Student at University of Florida Levin College of Law, Chairman: 2014 UF Law Sports Law Symposium, President: UF Law Entertainment & Sports Law Society (EASLS). The success of the NBA Development League (“D-League”) has prompted a new developmental league for football, the “National Spring Football League” (“NSFL”). The […]

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Athletes First Adds Pair To 2014 NFL Draft Class

California-based mega agency, Athletes First, recently added two players to its 2014 NFL Draft Class: San Jose State quarterback, David Fales and Arkansas center, Travis Swanson. Athletes First agents David Dunn and Joe Panos will represent Swanson while Dunn and Andrew Kessler will represent Fales. SportsAgentBlog.com lists Swanson as the No. 1 rated center in […]

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Top-Rated OT, Ex-Volunteer Antonio Richardson Signs With Relativity Sports

University of Tennessee OT Antonio Richardson, an early entry into the 2014 NFL Draft, has signed with Eugene Parker and Tory Dandy of Relativity Sports.  A CBSSports.com Third-Team All American, Richardson is considered one of the top offensive linemen in the 2014 NFL Draft. Additionally, he earned SEC Coaches Second Team All-SEC honors in 2013.  […]

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Rosenhaus Sports Representation Lands FAU CB Keith Reaser

A few weeks after signing Mike Campanaro of Wake Forest, agent Drew Rosenhaus of Rosenhaus Sports Representation has signed another player to his 2014 NFL Draft Class.  This time it’s Florida Atlantic University cornerback, Keith Reaser. A two-sport athlete in high school, Reaser competed in both football and track, where he specialized in the 200-meter […]