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On To The Next One: Greg Romeus

If the 2011 NFL offseason was not overshadowed by a lockout, it might be best known for the accumulation of new clients by Drew Rosenhaus of Rosenhaus Sports Representation.  Then again, if there was no lockout, perhaps Rosenhaus would not be gaining so many new clients.  Many rival agents believe that Rosenhaus has signed a plethora of new clients based on his deep pockets and willingness to front large amounts of money to clients to take care of their expenses.

The most recent 2011 NFL Draft pick to change over to Rosenhaus is Greg Romeus, who was drafted in the 7th round (#226 overall) by the New Orleans Saints.  Romeus was formerly co-represented by Goal Line Sports and Impact Sports.  At least Romeus is going from two South Florida based agencies to another South Florida agency.

Romeus is a defensive end who played at the University of Pittsburgh.  Last week, Rosenhaus picked up Jason Pinkston, another former Pitt Panther who was represented by Octagon.  Along with Jabaal Sheard and Dion Lewis, Rosenhaus now represents four players selected in the 2011 NFL Draft who played their college ball at Pittsburgh.  The highest picked Pittsburgh Panther was Jonathan Baldwin, who was taken in the first round (#27 overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs.  His representatives at Priority Sports are certainly following the Rosenhaus signings very closely.

If my count is correct, based on the Romeus signing, Rosenhaus now represents 16 players selected in the 2011 NFL Draft.

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.

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