Excel Sports Management has hired Eric Eways as its Vice President of Business Development, the agency announced in a press release last week. He brings a variety of industry experience to his new role, most recently serving as the Head of Partnership Sales (Americas) for City Football Group. As the VP of Business Developent, Eways […]
Top rated running back and former Nittany Lions star Saquon Barkley has signed with Nike for his athletic shoes and apparel endorsement. The announcement was made via his social media channels (Twitter and Instagram). A Roc Nation Sports signee, the deal was negotiated by Michael Yormark, President & Chief of Branding and Strategy for RNS. […]
Per a tweet from Jerry Crasnick, Seattle Mariners pitcher David Phelps has signed with Jet Sports for his representation. He becomes the latest of a number of players looking for new representation after parting ways with Jason Wood and CSE. Originally making his MLB debut with the Yankees in 2012, the six-year veteran recently avoided […]
Per a Tweet by Robert Murray, Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Tanner Houck has signed with CAA for his representation. He was previously represented by Jason Wood. Houck, 21, was drafted by the Red Sox with the 24th overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft out of the University of Missouri. The 6’5”, 220 pound […]
As we’ve done in the past couple of weeks, we continue to highlight the 2018 NFL Draft classes for various agencies. Up next, Miami, FL-based Epic Agents. If you are new to SAB, or even if you might have missed it, NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor and one of the agents at Epic, Shawn O’Dare, documented […]
Atlanta-based RMI Athletics has added four prospects to its 2018 NFL Draft class. Ryan Rubin, founder and contract advisor at the agency has been at the helm since 2012. Still a relatively new agency, Rubin is carving out his niche in the ultra-competitive representation industry. This year’s draft class includes: Javon Wims, WR, Georgia Wims […]
STL Sports is a “full-service sports agency whose main objective is developing long-term management and marketing relationships with top quality athletes.” Standing by its slogan, “Service That Lasts,” the agency looks to make a lasting impression on the seven prospects it has signed for the 2018 NFL Draft. Thus far, the agency has signed: Korey […]
As 2017 comes to an end, the elephant in the room remains with the 2017 free agency market barely making any progress. December may have ended with a few late transactions in the final week, but the market has still taken a sloth approach in terms of signings. With 2018 kicking off, I’ve combined a […]
According to a Tweet from Darren Rovell, Penn State star and top running back prospect Saquon Barkley has signed with Roc Nation Sports for his representation in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Bronx-native is coming off an accolade-ridden 2017 season in Happy Valley, racking up many awards include the Paul Hornung Award (college football’s most […]
According to a series of Instagram posts, Young Money APAA Sports & Entertainment has been quite active on the recruiting trail of late. Some of the recent signings include: D’Montre Wade, Jeremy Reaves and Keke Coutee. Wade is a 6’1”, 200-pound defensive back from Murray State. The redshirt senior appeared in 41 games during his […]