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Najee Harris Signs With Wasserman and Beastmode

Per a press release from the company, University of Alabama running back and top 2021 NFL Draft prospect Najee Harris has signed with Wasserman for his on-field representation, and Beast Mode Marketing for his off-the-field endeavors. The 6’2″, 230 pound Harris is the latest product from the running back factory that Alabama has become. After […]

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Wasserman Signs Elite Class Of 2019 NFL Draft Prospects

Agents Doug Hendrickson and C.J. LaBoy, of Wasserman, have signed an elite class of prospects for the 2019 NFL draft. The two agents, who joined Wasserman last year, have added Washington cornerback Byron Murphy, Washington safety Taylor Rapp, and Notre Dame defensive tackle Jerry Tillery. Hendrickson and LaBoy previously worked at Independent Sports and Entertainment. […]

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Veteran NFL Agent Helping Wasserman Become Force in Football

According to Liz Mullen, veteran NFL agent Doug Hendrickson has signed 11 new clients and negotiated more than $150 million in contracts since joining Wasserman in March. Hendrickson, along with CJ LaBoy, left ISE to join Wasserman as the executive vice president – football and vice president – football, respectively. Hendrickson has been in the […]

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NFL Agents Doug Hendrickson and CJ LaBoy Leave ISE, Join Wasserman

According to a press release by Wasserman COO & EVP, Team Sports, Jason Ranne, the agency has hired NFL agents Doug Hendrickson and CJ LaBoy as executive vice president, football and vice president, football, respectively. Both Hendrickson and LaBoy will be leaving ISE to join Wasserman as it expands its NFL practice, which launched in […]

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1st Round Prospect Shaq Thompson Chooses Relativity Sports

Shaq Thompson, the two-way player from the University of Washington, has selected agents Doug Hendrickson and CJ Laboy of Relativity Sports, according to SportsBusiness Journal’s Liz Mullen. The Paul Hornung award winner will forego his senior season to declare for the 2015 NFL Draft. Thompson, who played both linebacker and running back this season, was […]

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Doug Hendrickson And CJ LaBoy Join Relativity Sports’ Football Division

Relativity Sports has increased its status as one of the elite agencies in sports, adding veterans Doug Hendrickson and CJ LaBoy to its football division. Both Hendrickson and LaBoy “are well-respected agents among players, general managers and owners,” said Eugene Parker, Partner and Contract Advisor at Relativity Sports. They are both leaving Octagon to join […]

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Batch Of New Prospect Signings By NFLPA Contract Advisors

Today was a very active day for announcing college football recruit signings made by NFLPA certified Contract Advisors. Knoxville, Tennessee-based radio host, Jimmy Hyams, tweeted that Don Yee, known by many for his representation of New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, signed Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray.  Yee had no clients selected in the 2012 NFL […]

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SMU Defensive End Margus Hunt Becomes An Octagon Client

Octagon football agent CJ LaBoy announced that Southern Methodist University defensive end Margus Hunt is now a part of his company’s family. [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/CJ_Octagon/status/286155685455081472″] Hunt was extremely impressive in the Hawaii Bowl against Fresno State, which earned him an MVP trophy.  The walk-on from Estonia is massive and fast.  He is also an elite track […]

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Social Media in the Sports Agency Industry

The following guest contribution was written by Jacob Cohen (@jco5190), who interned in the Athlete Marketing and Client Representation at Octagon Football. As social media outlets become more and more abundant in the business world, those who fail to adapt will be left at a considerable disadvantage. In the cutthroat world of the NFL agency […]