Also called: Player Agent, Athlete Representative
Represents athletes, negotiating contracts and endorsement deals and managing their careers.
An agent recruits clients, negotiates contracts with GMs, finds sponsorships, and handles athletes' calls at all hours. Agents earn a percentage, typically 3% of NFL contracts and up to 20% of endorsements. NIL has created a new market for college agents.
Based on BLS agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes (13-1011), May 2024 estimates. A small number of top agents earn millions; most struggle to sign clients early on.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; many have law degrees or MBAs; league certification (e.g., NFLPA) required.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Sports Management, Business, Pre-Law.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Slower-than-average growth projected.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps value contracts and track deals; trust with athletes and families and tough negotiation stay human.
Classes: Business or DECA, Speech and debate, Economics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1011.
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