Atlanta-based RMI Athletics is a very young agency, but Founder/NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, Ryan Rubin, is finding a way to sign new clients. The recent additions include Demonte McAllister (Florida State), Senorise Perry (Louisville), and David Sims (Georgia Tech). “RMI was opened in the fall of 2012, so this is our first full year of […]
The following “Six Questions” short interview with Jennifer Keene, Senior Director of Personality and Property Marketing at Octagon, was conducted by Belmont University Law School student and aspiring sports/entertainment agent Mark J. Burns. Connect with Jennifer on Linkedin and Twitter. 1) When did you first realize that you wanted to work in sports? First volunteer/internship opportunities? […]
NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, Tim Younger, isn’t a stranger to the Carr family. Since 2010, the owner of Younger and Associates has represented David Carr, a former No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. Earlier this week, Younger signed David’s younger brother, Derek, to a Standard Representation Agreement. “We […]
Besides head coach Nick Saban, the face of Alabama football the past few years has been quarterback A.J. McCarron. Earlier this week, the three-year starter signed a Standard Representation Agreement with NFLPA Certified Contract Advisors, Todd France and Brian Ayrault, of Five Star Athlete Management. Five Star also recently signed top-rated defensive tackle, Louis Nix […]
Dallas-based Willis and Woy Sports Group tapped into nearby Austin, Texas for one of its most recent signings. University of Texas defensive end and 2013 consensus All-American, Jackson Jeffcoat, signed with NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, Jordan Woy. “I’ve followed Jackson from high school through college,” Woy said. “He is an excellent athlete, player, and team […]
A week after Priority Sports landed Texas A&M wide receiver Mike Evans, the Chicago-based agency added another wideout to its client roster: Alabama’s Kevin Norwood. NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, Deryk Gilmore, will represent the D’Iberville, Mississippi native. “A great signing for our company with Kevin Norwood out of the University of Alabama,” Gilmore said. One […]
Monday morning, LSU running back Jeremy Hill announced on Twitter his decision to forego his junior season in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and enter the 2014 NFL Draft. Less than eight hours later, Yahoo’s Rand Getlin announced Hill had signed a Standard Representation Agreement with New York-based, Sportstars. NFLPA Advisors, Jonathan Perzley and Brian Mackler, will […]
For agents, aspiring sports business professionals, and students alike, if you consistently read this website, you’re probably interested in the sports agency industry. Chances are you follow a few agents on Twitter. You may even be a subscriber to Sports Agent Blog’s ‘Agents Twitter List’. Below, we’ve highlighted five agents who are ‘must follows’ on […]
While much of Jimmy Sexton’s attention has been directed toward landing former USC head coach Lane Kiffin at Alabama, the CAA Sports Certified Contract Advisor has also signed a few players leading up to the 2014 NFL Draft, including Notre Dame defensive end, Stephon Tuitt. NFLDraftScouts.com’s Dane Brugler projects the Philadelphia Eagles to draft Tuitt […]
NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, Jeff Sperbeck (of The NOVO Agency), has been involved with $1 billion-plus worth of contract negotiations throughout his career. The 20-year veteran just added a few more clients to his roster, which already includes LaMichael James (San Francisco) and Nick Toon (New Orleans). “I’m extremely proud to be working with three great […]