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Tate And Percy Has BEST Asking For Mercy

In response to my recent article, CAA Is Going To Kill The NFL Draft, reader Kam asked,

Also do you think BEST with their never ending capital who were buying agents/agencies out are disapointed by this year’s draft? I kind of remember that this article was published on here saying BEST were the top agency in terms of money,power,clients etc. I may be wrong here. Not sure?

My answer, at the time, was that BEST should not be disappointed in their own performance leading up to this draft.  The cards have not yet been dealt, and Joel Segal et al. should have success.  Unfortunately, things turned a little sour for Segal and BEST yesterday.

Yesterday’s announcement that Percy Harvin and Brandon Tate tested positive for marijuana during the NFL Combine does nothing to improve either WR’s draft stock.  Being able to track Percy from day 1 on UF’s campus, a common thread from teammates and coaches regarding Harvin is that he does things his way, and there’s no compromising.  I have also heard that his work ethic leaves a lot to be desired.  It’s too bad, considering that Percy probably has the best tools for a wide-out in this entire draft.

Interestingly, both Percy and Tate are clients of Joel Segal at BEST.  Brandon Thorn currently has Percy going mid-late first round and Tate being selected in the beginning of Day 2.  Will this news change their draft positions?

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.

4 replies on “Tate And Percy Has BEST Asking For Mercy”

Looking for the best tools in a WR? Look no further than Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech. Best hands, best separation, best balance.

In addition: Unbelievable work ethic. Doesn’t do drugs. Your thoughts?

Darren, good article. I think any company who makes some serious investment with their capital are looking for some return or success. I know they have some serious NFL talent by buying out agents and agencies for e.g. Joel Segal, but this has turned sour like you mentioned above. Darren, I know this has got nothing to do with the article, I am selecting my 3rd year final modules for the law degree I am studying. I am thinking of selecting Sports Law, IP Law, Competition Law. Which type of modules do you think would help me gaining the most knoweldge that applies to sports/entertainment agents in your respected opinion? Thanks.

Kam from the UK!!!

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Justin Jones: Looking for the best tools in a WR? Look no further than Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech. Best hands, best separation, best balance.
In addition: Unbelievable work ethic. Doesn’t do drugs. Your thoughts?

Completely agree, Crabtree was more productive than any other college football player over the last two years and he also projects really well to the NFL. Like you said he has the physical traits as well as the attitude/work ethic. Now it’s just a matter of getting in the right system so he can be successful.

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