The following “Six Questions” short interview with Rick Curran, NHLPA Agent of The Orr Hockey Group, was conducted by Belmont University Law School student and aspiring sports/entertainment agent Mark J. Burns. 1. When did you first realize you wanted to become a sports agent? As a follow up, how did you obtain your first client? Ironically, […]
Despite having two more years of eligibility, Auburn offensive tackle, Greg Robinson recently declared for the 2014 NFL Draft. Earlier this week, Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports announced Robinson had signed a Standard Representation Agreement with NFLPA Certified Agent, Eric Metz, and his partners at Lock, Metz and Malinovic (LMM). The 6-foot-5, 320 pound Robinson was […]
A handful of clients from Knoxville, Tennessee’s Allegiant Athletic Agency call the University of Tennessee their alma mater, including recent signee James Stone. Stone will be represented by NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, Isaac Conner. “We are so pleased to sign a player and person the caliber of James Stone,” said Conner, who is also the Executive VP/General […]
Juan Lopez owns his own sports agency. He is certified by the NBPA but does not have your typical agent background. He is a paralegal who has worked in both the private and public sector and has a wealth of experience in sports. What really sticks out to me about Juan is his willingness to […]
East coast based agency, Symmetry, just inked another player to a Standard Representation Agreement. This time, it is Boise State center, Matt Paradis. The Council, Idaho native recently signed with agents Mook Williams/Brian McLaughlin. “We are very excited about adding Matt Paradis as a client,” said McLaughlin, an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor. “Matt had an […]
Top-rated wide receiver, Mike Evans, recently declared for the 2014 NFL Draft. Late Tuesday night, the former Texas A&M Aggie signed with Chicago-based Priority Sports. According to Yahoo’s Rand Getlin, NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor Deryk Gilmore will represent Evans. “We are excited to have Mike Evans with the Priority Sports family,” Gilmore confirmed to Sports Agent Blog Tuesday […]
Days after winning the 2014 Capital One Bowl MVP, South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw has solidified his representation leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft. The Flowery Branch, Georgia native has signed with brothers Joel & Justin Turner of football-focused, Turner Sports Management. Shaw threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns in South Carolina’s 34-24 […]
Over the past few weeks, Athletes First signed one of the top centers and defense linemen for the next NFL Draft. Now, the California-based agency can also lay claim to arguably the top-rated offensive linemen in Texas A&M’s, Jake Matthews. Athletes First’s Ryan Williams will represent Matthews. “Athletes First is excited to work with Jake Matthews — […]
ProStar Sports Agency started the New Year rather quickly with its recent signing of Colorado State running back, Chris Nwoke. “Chris is a high character, quality person, and a great back with the skill set to play in the NFL, and we’re very happy to work with him,” said Paul Sheehy, President/General Counsel of ProStar. […]
Kevin Van Voris may graduate from a no-name Division-II school, but the West Texas A&M University punter/kickoff specialist will undoubtedly garner some attention as the 2014 NFL Draft approaches. The Elizabeth, Colorado native recently signed with Cover3 Representation. “The most important reason we signed Kevin was for his hard effort into his craft and body, […]