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New Mexico Free Safety Freddy Young Signs With The Seven Bridges Group

Colorado State Rams tight end Crockett Gillmore (10) is tackled by New Mexico Lobos cornerback Freddy Young (17). Credit: Troy Babbitt-US PRESSWIRE
Colorado State Rams tight end Crockett Gillmore (10) is tackled by New Mexico Lobos cornerback Freddy Young (17). Credit: Troy Babbitt-US PRESSWIRE

Cedric Davis and Travis Bell of Newport Beach, CA-based The Seven Bridges Group have announced the signing of University of New Mexico free safety Freddy Young to a representation agreement.

Young, who was a four-year letterman, played cornerback and safety and brought a steady influence to the New Mexico secondary.  He finished his collegiate career with 40 career appearances and 18 starts at UNM.
Young also has good genes.  He is the son of Fred Young, a former NFL player who played linebacker for seven seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts.  Fred Young was selected to four Pro Bowls – two on the special teams and two as linebacker.  He was renowned as a heavy hitter and was featured in the NFL film, “The NFL Crunch Course.”
“I am thankful and enthused to be a part of the Seven Bridges team,” said Freddy Young.  “I am very blessed to have my family and loved ones who have supported me on the way and I am looking forward to what the future has in store. I am excited to continue to work and represent the agency in a positive manner.”
Right now, NFLDraftScout.com ranks Young as the 53rd free safety in his class.  It may be a chore to get him drafted as a late rounder of even an undrafted free agent, but his agents believe that with Young’s pedigree and talent, the opportunity will present itself.

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.