Boutique sports agency Upper Edge Management has hired Emanuel Drakes as the Senior Vice President of Player Development. With an impressive track record spanning over 20 years in sales, management, and marketing, Drakes brings unparalleled expertise and a robust network of relationships within the sports industry. In his role as Senior Vice President of Player […]
After signing with Wasserman shortly over a month ago, Keyvon Thibodeaux has moved on to new representation. The potential No. 1 overall draft pick elected Klutch Sports Group as his new agency. Thibodeaux forwent his opportunity to play with the Oregon Ducks in the Alamo Bowl against Oklahoma and instead directed his focus on his […]
Rashod Bateman, now formerly represented by Blake Baratz, Luke Inveiss, and Case Donahue at The Institute for Athletes, has proceeded to new representation with Andre Odom and Athletes First. The Ravens drafted Rashod with the 27th overall draft pick in 2021. Bateman has seen game time in six games so far in the regular season, […]
Five agents from Young Money APAA Football have collectively moved on from their former agency to begin their own venture in the athlete representation market. Andy Simms, Wesley Spencer, Ken Sarnoff, Cody Recchion, and Dave Lee have formed 1 of 1 Agency, a new and comprehensive sports agency with marketing and client service divisions, all […]
Ron Butler is an NFLPA Certified Sports Agent with Agency 1 Sports. Before becoming an agent, Butler started off at Impact Sports as an intern. He is a graduate of Florida International University. I recently had the opportunity to interview Ron and discuss his journey in becoming a sports agent, how he maintains his relationship […]
Sports Agent Blog recently interviewed a former football player and aspiring agent, Darren Wilson. In the sports world, not every agent understands the perspective of the athlete. Wilson knows firsthand the dedication and sacrifice required of a collegiate and professional football player. He was a standout football player in college, being awarded the Thomas Caldwell […]
In the world of increasingly elaborate and expansive care packages sent to players in training camps, The Ballengee Group, a full-service sports agency who started their football division last year, sent more than items to their clients; they sent a message as well. All the goods featured in their 2020 care packages are from black-owned […]
Productive NFL players and their agents beam at the thought of fresh contract negotiations. When players become free agents, they are faced with a unique opportunity to sign life-changing deals. Agents do their job in ensuring their clients get the best possible contracts. There are many provisions and clauses in an NFL contract that an […]
When the NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Nashville, millions of people around the world will be watching the dreams come true of hundreds of prospects making it to the NFL. But, most fans do not know the magnitude of expenses behind the scenes leading up to the draft. During the four to five month […]
Potential No. 1 overall draft pick, Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, can make history if selected first overall. Williams would become the first player to be selected No. 1 in the draft, who is represented by a female agent. Williams is represented by Young Money APPA agent, Nicole Lynn. Williams will also become Lynn’s first, […]