Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who is suspended for the 2022 NFL season after being found to have gambled on games in 2021, has made a change in representation. Ridley was previously represented by SportsTrust Advisors, going back to when he was selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. However, the […]
Trey Smith is an NFLPA Certified Agent with Athletes First. He is from Perry, Georgia, which is a small town twenty minutes south of Macon, Georgia. In high school, he was a 2-sport standout athlete and student and was able to receive football and basketball scholarship offers. Smith decided to choose football and went on […]
It is the most wonderful time of the year. Last night kicked off the annual NFL Draft, which commenced with an expected pick from the Jacksonville Jaguars, selecting Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) first overall (represented by MGC Sports for on-field work and Excel Sports for his marketing), followed by the New York Jets’ selection of Zach […]
Athletes First has signed former Ohio State University quarterback Justin Fields. He will be represented by NFL agent David Mulugheta for on-the-field and off-the-field representation. His off-the-field representation will be primarily handled by Athletes First, but will be supported by Rubicon. Fields joins Athletes First and Mulugheta’s expansive client roster. The 6’3”, 228-pound, quarterback from […]
It is rare to see a sports agent make a public announcement when cutting ties with a professional athlete. Typically, an athlete will send a letter to the agent indicating that their professional relationship is terminated and ultimately sign a new agent with a relative lack of fanfare. However, every so often an agent will […]
Athletes First has hired NFL super-agent Todd France to join their team as well as France’s long-time colleagues Jennifer Thatcher and Julie Voelker, all of whom will open Athletes First Atlanta based office. Todd France, recognized by Forbes Magazine as the most powerful agent in football, made headlines late this summer for mutually parting ways […]
Budda Baker becomes the highest-paid safety in the NFL after he inked a four-year extension worth $59 million with $33.1 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 2-time Pro Bowl selection was the Arizona Cardinals 2nd round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. The former Washington Huskie will average $14.75 million per year. “It’s […]
Thirty-two of the top prospects in the nation found their new homes last night when they were selected in the first-round of the NFL draft. Instead of shaking hands with Commissioner Roger Goodell and walking across a stage in Las Vegas, draftees were in the comfort of their homes with their closest family and friends […]
According to an article in Sports Business Daily by Liz Mullen, Athletes First has signed a historic draft class for the 2020 NFL Draft. In their largest draft class ever, Athletes First have 10 projected first-round picks. This draft class includes Isaiah Simmons, Jordan Love and Justin Herbert. “It is our biggest and best class […]
New Orleans Saints All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas signed a five-year, $100 million dollar extension Wednesday morning. The contract has $61 million guaranteed. Thomas is now the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL and is the first offensive player in history, other than a quarterback, to sign a $100 million dollar deal. Thomas has more […]