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2020 NFL Draft Rounds 1-7 Recap

BY JOSH GOLDBERG AND JASON MORRIN The 2020 NFL Draft was one to remember. A record number of fans tuned into their televisions and anxiously awaited their favorite teams’ selections. 255 young men fulfilled their life long dreams of being drafted (virtually) and celebrated while socially-distanced in their respective homes. The draft had 55 million […]

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How Will Brands Adopt The College Athlete?

Last week, the NCAA inched closer to a decision on allowing its athletes to earn money from their name, image and likeness. Sports administrators began reviewing recommended rule changes and compensation regulations that will be sent to the NCAA Board of Governors on Monday. The NCAA is hoping these recommendations will lay the groundwork for […]

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Athletes First Leads All Agencies With Eight First-Round Selections; CAA Second With Six

Thirty-two of the top prospects in the nation found their new homes last night when they were selected in the first-round of the NFL draft. Instead of shaking hands with Commissioner Roger Goodell and walking across a stage in Las Vegas, draftees were in the comfort of their homes with their closest family and friends […]

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Everett Sports Marketing Closes A Staggering 21 Marketing Deals Ahead of NFL Draft

Everett Sports Marketing boasts a talented 2020 NFL Draft class that includes Jonathan Taylor, Tee Higgins and D’Andre Swift. But, what’s more interesting is how the Greenville, South Carolina-based sports marketing firm apparently lives and breathes its slogan: “experts at partnering clients with their favorite brands.”  Ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft, ESM has spearheaded […]

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Tua Tagovailoa Signs Multiple Marketing Deals Ahead of NFL Draft

Former University of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cashed in big before even setting foot in the NFL. The college standout inked multiple endorsement deals recently as brands look to capitalize on his star power in the lead up to his selection in the 2020 NFL Draft.  Tagovailoa announced on Monday that he had signed […]

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Interview with the Agent: Chelsea Townsend

Chelsea Townsend is the CEO and founder of C-Town Sports Agency. She is a Certified NFL agent. Townsend received her Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in EXSS: Sports Administration from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. C-Town Sports is a full-service sports agency committed to advocating for […]

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Interview With The Agent: Branden Greenberg, WSEC

Branden Greenberg is an NFLPA certified Contract Advisor with Worldwide Sports Entertainment Collective. He is a graduate of The University of Alabama (magna cum laude) and a recent graduate of The University of Alabama School of Law. In his first year as an agent, Greenberg has signed five players to SRAs with multiple having positive […]

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Klutch Sports Has Acquired Revolution Sports Agency Solidifying its Stance in the NFL

Back in September there was speculation that Rich Paul and Klutch Sports were looking to transition to the NFL. Reported meetings and talks with agent Demarius Bilbo seemed to align with these rumors. Now the speculations have been confirmed with the acquisition of Revolution Sports and the announcement that Bilbo would lead the NFL Division. […]

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Roc Nation Sports Announces 2020 Draft Class

Roc Nation Sports (RNS) announced the class of athletes they signed for representation as the NFL draft approaches. The class consists of four players from four different schools, with the potential to boast at least two first-round picks. They are Andrew Thomas, offensive tackle from Georgia, Julian Okwara, edge rusher from Notre Dame, CJ Henderson, […]

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NFLPA And NCPA Explore Marketing And Licensing Of College Athletes

The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and National College Players Association (NCPA) announced a collaborative effort to explore how college athletes can receive proper compensation for use of their name, image, and likeness. The Fair Pay to Play Act was recently passed in California to allow college athletes to compensate off of their own […]