Former NFL offensive lineman Steve Hutchinson was represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) when he played professional football. Hutchinson was a first round selection of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played for the Seahawks, Vikings and Titans before calling it quits in 2012. Now Hutchinson enters the world of sports agency […]
Green Bay Packers linebacker Dezman Moses was signed by the team this year after not being selected in the 2012 NFL Draft. Since becoming a Packer, Moses has performed in select defensive packages, but received an opportunity to contribute more to the team’s success when All-Pro linebacker Clay Matthews went down with an injury earlier […]
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Paris Lenon has switched agents. The LB was once represented by Jon Persch of Allegiant Athletic Agency (a3) and is now a client of Blake Baratz (The Institute for Athletes). [blackbirdpie url=”https://twitter.com/the_ifa/status/227382186981068800″] “Lenon is a mature, hard working, veteran of the team,” Baratz told Sports Agent Blog. “He’s the type of player that fits with the mold […]
Chicago Bears defensive end Thaddeus Gibson has terminated his relationship with Bradley Cicala of Terra Firma Sports Management and signed with Blake Baratz of The Institute for Athletes. Gibson played college ball at The Ohio State University prior to being selected in the fourth round (#116 overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since being drafted, Gibson has […]
Blake Baratz and The Institute for Athletes recently signed both Stevie Brown (defensive back for the Indianapolis Colts) and Greg Mathews (wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams). Both athletes had been represented by Harold Lewis of National Sports Agency. When I spoke to Baratz in January 2011, I noted that he had experienced success recruiting […]