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Tim Tebow – How Do We Define Greatness?

Darren Heitner — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:09 +0000

The following op-ed was submitted by sports agent Eugene T. Lee. Mr. Lee is President/CEO – ETL Associates, Inc. and may found on Twitter - @EugeneTLee.

Has there been a more polarizing figure in professional sports over the past year than Tim Tebow? Whether it was his string of fourth quarter comebacks, thrilling overtime playoff victory over the Steelers or public displays of his faith, the name Tim Tebow generates a wide range of reactions from the general public.

Tim Tebow’s faith is an integral part of Tim Tebow the player, the man and the human being. In this day and age where media outlets are littered with player indiscretions and mistakes, it’s refreshing to see one man who practices what he preaches. Tim Tebow is a man who works hard on and off the field; who utilizes his celebrity to help those less fortunate, including sick children in the Philippines (for whom he helped build a children’s hospital).

In this era where many of our revered sports stars are defined solely by their athletic accomplishments on the field, Tim Tebow is a man who seeks to do more with the athletic talents he has been given – a man who realizes the obligation to use his platform as an NFL player to make a positive impact in people’s lives off the field. As his college coach, Urban Meyer, once said, Tim Tebow lives his life to make the lives of others better.

When talking about religion and faith, many times public opinion is divided. As a man of faith myself, I can totally understand and appreciate Tim Tebow’s authentic displays of thanks and praise. However, regardless of your religious beliefs, Tim Tebow must be respected and admired for having the courage to share his convictions with millions of people all across the world. In this era of me, me, me, it’s inspiring to see one man who humbly leads by example on and off the field. Tim Tebow may never be an All-Pro NFL quarterback, but he has become an All-World human being, and at the end of the day, which do we as a society value more?

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Tebow-Mania Creating Believers

George Kyriazakos — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:00:13 +0000

It’s the Denver Broncos post-game press conference and Tim Tebow is addressing the media fresh off of winning the biggest game of his career in an upset over last year’s Super Bowl runner-up, Pittsburgh Steelers. He is asked what this playoff win means to him. Tebow deflects the credit from himself claiming the biggest win of the day is, “being able to comfort a girl who’s gone through 73 surgeries before the game and getting the chance to hang out with her.”

Tebow’s season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Not only was he not named the starting quarterback in training camp, but speculation was that he was third on the depth chart to Brady Quinn. After a miserable 1-4 start and public outcry, Denver was forced to start Tebow in what was supposed to be a glimpse of next season. All he did was help resurrect the Broncos season and lead them to an AFC West Division title.

Tebow represents the American underdog. Since being drafted by the Broncos a year ago, he’s been written off as a football player whose game will never transfer to the NFL level. He is a prototypical fullback disguised as a quarterback. His weakness is throwing the football despite playing a position where throwing is a must.

Tebow has overcome these deficiencies with his will to win, leadership and determination. These intangibles have helped him lead many improbable ‘miracle’ comebacks and game-winning touchdown drives at the end of games.

But just as much as Tebow is capturing an entire nation with his never-say-die attitude on the field, he is creating polarizing discussions off of it with his consistent devotion to his religious faith. For example, he can be seen praying after every touchdown and doesn’t pass up an opportunity to thank God in every interview.

While many view him as a role model bringing good to a sport plagued by athletes with off-the-field issues, others want to see him fail. Such individuals believe he is shoving his faith in everyone’s face and question if the way he carries himself is just an act.

But whether he is talking to inmates at Lake City Correctional Facility or visiting children at the local cancer clinic, Tebow is using football as a platform to make a difference in peoples’ lives. Playgrounds across the country are even full of children ‘Tebowing’ – a term used to describe praying in the end zone after a touchdown. In addressing his influence on people Tebow explained, “I’m just very thankful for the platform that God has given me. It is special to have the platform of playing football because I have the opportunity to affect people.”

Time will tell whether we are witnessing a transcendent athlete or just the latest fad. But for tonight’s playoff game against New England, people of all ages – some not even football fans – will be tuning in just to get a glimpse of what is now known as, ‘Tebow-Mania.’

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Jimmy Sexton, Fletcher Smith, And Rick Smith Amongst Leaders Looking To Fix Football Agent Issues

Darren Heitner — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:00:01 +0000

There might not be a solution to the problem of sports agents providing money and other benefits to student-athletes, but that does not mean that those with power in the business of sports are going to sit on the sidelines and just allow it to continue. Instead, a group of influential people from the NFL, NFLPA, NCAA, government, agent community, universities, Collegiate Coaches Association, and American Football Coaches Association have been meeting to try to come up with some answers. While this discussion only focuses on football, it is certainly a start, and I hope that a similar group will be established for basketball, as well.

The participants in the most recent meeting included (agent names in bold):

Ray Anderson, NFL, Executive Vice President of Football Operations
Ron Hill, NFL, Vice President of Football Operations
Merton Hanks, NFL, Director of Football Operations
Rich McKay, President, Atlanta Falcons
Bill Polian, President, Indianapolis Colts
Arthur McAfee, NFL Players Association, Counsel
James Guidry, NFL Players Association, Collegiate Affairs Manager
Grant Teaff, American Football Coaches Association, Executive Director
Jim Delany, Commissioner, Big Ten Conference
Mike Slive, Commissioner, Southeastern Conference
Greg Sankey, Associate Commissioner, Southeastern Conference
Jeff Hawkins, University of Oregon, Director of Football Operations
Mike Powell, Texas Secretary of State Office, Managing Attorney
James Sexton, agent, Athletic Resource Management
Fletcher Smith, agent, Blueprint Sports Group
Rick Smith, agent, Priority Sports & Entertainment
Rachel Newman Baker, NCAA, Director of Agent, Gambling and Amateurism
Scott Bearby, NCAA, Interim Vice President of Legal Affairs/General Counsel
David Berst, NCAA, Vice President for Division I Governance
Dennis Poppe, NCAA, Vice President for Baseball and Football
David Price, NCAA, Vice President of Enforcement
Naima Stevenson, NCAA, Director of Legal Affairs/Assistant General Counsel

Smart agent selections. After doing some research, I was not able to find a single NFLPA disciplinary action against any of the three agents. I like the fact that it is not all white agents, either (Fletcher Smith is black). And the three agents have quite a bit of experience as Contract Advisors. Fletcher Smith currently represents Kelvin Hayden, Darryl Tapp, Antwaan Randle-El, Lofa Tatupu, and Donovan McNabb. Rick Smith currently represents 18 clients including Alan Faneca, Jake Delhomme, and Nate Kaeding. Sexton has over 30 clients (and quite a few coaches) including Michael Oher, DeAngelo Williams, Peyton Hillis, and Tim Tebow.

Joe Schad of ESPN.com reports that this group has discussed the possibility of post-NCAA financial penalties against college players who accept money or other benefits from agents. This would be an interesting and needed shift away from focusing solely on reprimanding agents for providing illegal gifts. With proper education for student-athletes in place, they have no “ignorance excuse” and should also suffer the consequences of possibly tarnishing their collegiate institutions.

Among the penalties being considered are suspensions of up to 8 games in length and financial penalties (fines).

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Did You Get Your Tim Tebow Jersey Yet?

Doug Vinci — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:00:35 +0000

As expected, Tim Tebow has already become a marketing machine in the NFL. Since 2006, the NFL has been tracking rookie jersey sales. Tebow is sitting on the #1 spot for jersey sales, and has already beat the record for rookie jersey sales, which was held until now, by last year’s rookie, Mark Sanchez. According to the Associated Press:

30 percent of the sales of Tebow’s jersey have come from the state of Florida, where Tebow grew up and starred at the University of Florida.

That’s no surprise, considering the large fan base he had already built up while at the University of Florida. With the addition of Tebow, the Denver Broncos are also the #1 selling team right now on NFLShop.com

With the celebrity status and star struck fans, Tim Tebow really wants to prove himself as more than just a name on a jersey. Even after his controversial Pro Life, Pro Family commercial had aired during the Super Bowl, he still received endorsement deals with EA Sports and Nike. Although he is endorsing EA Sports and Nike, Tebow has declined other endorsement offers, including some worth more than $1Million. Why would he turn down this much money? The answer is simple; he wants to focus solely on playing football.

You can see from his hyped up change in his throwing motion, the declining of other endorsement deals, and his proven work ethic, that he is driven to become a successful quarterback in the NFL. However, I am sure that there are going to be plenty of accepted endorsement deals in the near future. Over the next few months, we will see the steps Tim Tebow will take leading up the first pre-season game on August 15, against the Bengals in Cincinnati.

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The 2010 NFL Draft Pick/Agent Selection Master List

Darren Heitner — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:00:14 +0000

After three days of draft picks, all seven rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft are complete. Below, you will find the name of each player drafted, the player’s listed position, the team that drafted him, and his current representation. Players that we don’t have representation information for have a “N/A” designation.

ROUND 1

1. Sam Bradford – QB – Rams – (Creative Artists Agency – Tom Condon/Ben Dogra)

2. Ndamukong Suh – DT – Lions – (Maximum Sports – Eugene Parker/Roosevelt Barnes)

3. Gerald McCoy – DT – Buccaneers (Creative Artists Agency/Kelli Masters)

4. Trent Williams – OT – Redskins (Maximum Sports – Eugene Parker/Roosevelt Barnes)

5. Eric Berry – S – Chiefs (Allegiant Athletic Agency – Chad Speck)

6. Russell Okung – OT – Seahawks (All-Pro Sports – Peter Schaffer/Lamont Smith)

7. Joe Haden – DB – Browns (DSI Sports – Malik Hafeez Shareef)

8. Rolando McClain – ILB – Raiders (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

9. C.J. Spiller – RB – Bills (Pro Tect Management – Gary Wichard)

10. Tyson Alualu – DT - Jaguars (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

11. Anthony Davis – OT – 49ers (320 Sports – Sanat “Sunny” Shah)

12. Ryan Mathews – RB – Chargers (Sun West Sports – Angelo Wright)

13. Brandon Graham – OLB – Eagles (BEST – Joel Segal)

14. Earl Thomas – S – Seahawks (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

15. Jason Pierre-Paul – DE – Giants (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

16. Derrick Morgan – DE – Titans (Creative Artists Agency – Tom Condon/Ben Dogra)

17. Mike Iupati – OG – 49ers (Rep 1 Sports – Ryan Tollner)

18. Maurkice Pouncey – C – Steelers (BEST – Joel Segal)

19. Sean Weatherspoon – OLB – Falcons (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

20. Kareem Jackson – DB – Texans (Impact Sports)

21. Jermaine Gresham – TE – Bengals (Creative Artists Agency – Tom Condon/Ben Dogra)

22. Demaryius Thomas – WR – Broncos (FAAM – Todd France)

23. Bryan Bulaga – OT – Packers (Creative Artists Agency – Tom Condon/Ben Dogra)

24. Dez Bryant – WR – Cowboys (Maximum Sports – Eugene Parker/Roosevelt Barnes)

25. Tim Tebow – QB – Broncos (Athletic Resource Mgmt – Jimmy Sexton)

26. Dan Williams – DT – Cardinals (FAAM – Todd France)

27. Devin McCourty – DB – Patriots (PlayersRep – Andy Simms/Wesley Spencer)

28. Jared Odrick – DT – Dolphins (All-Pro Sports – Peter Schaffer/Lamont Smith)

29. Kyle Wilson – DB – Jets (BEST – Joel Segal)

30. Jahvid Best – RB – Lions (Impact Sports)

31. Jerry Hughes – OLB – Colts (Creative Artists Agency – Tom Condon/Ben Dogra)

32. Patrick Robinson – DB – Saints (Universal Sports – Kevin Conner)

ROUND 2

33. Rodger Saffold – OT – Rams (SportStars)

34. Chris Cook – DB – Vikings (Enter-Sports – Hadley Engelhard)

35. Brian Price – DT – Buccaneers (4th and 9 Sports – Chuck Price)

36. Dexter McCluster – RB – Chiefs (SportStars)

37. Nate Allen – S – Eagles (FAAM – Todd France)

38. T.J. Ward – S – Browns (Synergy Sports – Gary Glick)

39. Arrelious Benn – WR – Buccaneers (Pro Tect Management – Gary Wichard)

40. Koa Misi – OLB – Dolphins (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

41. Torell Troup – DT – Bills (Dow, Lohnes LLC)

42. Rob Gronkowski – TE – Patriots (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

43. Sergio Kindle – OLB – Ravens (BEST – Joel Segal)

44. Lamarr Houston – DT – Raiders (Willis & Woy Sports Group – Jordan Woy/Chad Willis)

45. Zane Beadles – OG – Broncos (Rep 1 Sports – Ryan Tollner)

46. Linval Joseph – DT – Giants (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

47. Daryl Washington – OLB – Cardinals (Willis & Woy Sports Group – Jordan Woy/Chad Willis)

48. Jimmy Clausen – QB – Panthers (Pro Tect Management – Gary Wichard)

49. Taylor Mays – S – 49ers (Pro Tect Management – Gary Wichard)

50. Javier Arenas – DB – Chiefs (All-Pro Sports – Peter Schaffer/Lamont Smith)

51. Toby Gerhart – RB – Vikings (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

52. Jason Worilds – OLB – Steelers (XAM Sports – Scott Smith)

53. Jermaine Cunningham – OLB – Patriots (SportStars)

54. Carlos Dunlap – DE – Bengals (FAAM – Todd France)

55. Sean Lee – ILB – Cowboys (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

56. Michael Neal – DT – Packers (Maximum Sports – Eugene Parker/Roosevelt Barnes)

57. Terrence Cody – DT – Ravens (Corporate Athletic Mgmt – Alvin Keels)

58. Ben Tate – RB – Texans (All-Pro Sports – Peter Schaffer/Lamont Smith)

59. Montario Hardesty – RB – Browns (Impact Sports)

60. Golden Tate – WR – Seahawks (FAAM – Todd France)

61. Vladimir Ducasse – OG – Jets (JL Sports – Joe Linta)

62. Brandon Spikes – ILB – Patriots (Watson Sports Agency – Terry Watson)

63. Patrick Angerer – ILB – Colts (JB Sports – Jack Bechta)

64. Charles Brown – OT – Saints (Premier Sports – Gary Uberstein/Eric Kaufman)

ROUND 3

65. Jerome Murphy – DB – Rams (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

66. Amari Spievey – DB – Lions (PlayersRep – Andy Simms/Nate Haber)

67. Myron Lewis – DB – Buccaneers (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

68. Jon Asamoah – OG – Chiefs (Lock, Metz, Malinovic)

69. Edwin Veldheer – OT – Raiders (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

70. Ed Dickson – TE – Ravens (The NOVO Agency)

71. Morgan Burnett – S – Packers (Universal Sports – Kevin Conner)

72. Alex Carrington – DE – Bills (Maximum Sports – Eugene Parker/Roosevelt Barnes)

73. John Jerry – OG – Dolphins (BC Sports – Bus Cook)

74. D’Anthony Smith – DT – Jaguars (BC Sports – Bus Cook)

75. Major Wright – S – Bears (Impact Sports)

76. Chad Jones – S – Giants (Alliance Mgmt – Glenn Schwartzman)

77. Damian Williams – WR – Titans (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

78. Brandon LaFell – WR – Panthers (E. Overstreet Sports – Brian Overstreet)

79. Donald Butler – ILB – Chargers (Maximum Sports – Eugene Parker/Roosevelt Barnes)

80. J.D. Walton – C – Broncos (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

81. Earl Mitchell – DT – Texans (BTI Sports – Brad Leshnock/Joe Flanagan)

82. Emmanuel Sanders – WR – Steelers (Willis & Woy Sports Group – Jordan Woy/Chad Willis)

83. Corey Peters – DT – Falcons (HOF Player Representatives - Greg “Tripp” Linton/David J. Calevski/Michael Puterbaugh)

84. Jordan Shipley – WR – Bengals (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

85. Colt McCoy – QB – Browns (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

86. Daniel Te’o-Nesheim – DE – Eagles (Premier Sports – Gary Uberstein/Eric Kaufman)

87. Eric Decker – WR – Broncos (FAAM – Todd France)

88. Andre Roberts – WR – Cardinals (XAM Sports – Scott Smith)

89. Armanti Edwards – WR – Panthers (BEST – Joel Segal)

90. Taylor Price – WR – Patriots (BTI Sports – Brad Leshnock/Joe Flanagan)

91. Navorro Bowman – OLB – 49ers (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

92. Shawn Lauvao – OG – Browns (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

93. Tony Moeaki – TE – Chiefs (JB Sports – Jack Bechta)

94. Kevin Thomas – DB – Colts (Premier Sports – Gary Uberstein/Eric Kaufman)

95. Jimmy Graham – TE – Saints (Athletic Resource Mgmt – Jimmy Sexton)

96. Brandon Ghee – DB – Bengals (Octagon – Mike Sullivan)

97. Rennie Curran – OLB – Titans (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

98. Mike Johnson – OG – Falcons (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

ROUND 4

99. Mardy Gilyard – WR – Rams (PlayersRep – Andy Simms/Dave Lee)

100. Everson Griffen – DE – Vikings (Pro Tect Management – Gary Wichard)

101. Mike Williams – WR – Buccaneers (Enter-Sports – Hadley Engelhard)

102. Darryl Sharpton – ILB – Texans (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

103. Perry Riley – OLB – Redskins (BEST – Joel Segal)

104. Alterraun Verner – DB – Titans (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

105. Trevard Lindley – DB – Eagles (GAME – Ian Greengross)

106. Bruce Campbell – OT – Raiders (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

107. Marcus Easley – WR – Bills (EMG Sports – Edward Wasielewski)

108. Jacoby Ford – WR – Raiders (FAAM – Todd France)

109. Corey Wootton – DE – Bears (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

110. Darrell Stuckey – S – Chargers (DeBartolo Sports)

111. Walter Thurmond – DB – Seahawks (BEST – Joel Segal)

112. Joe McKnight – RB – Jets (Maximum Sports – Eugene Parker/Roosevelt Barnes)

113. Aaron Hernandez – TE – Patriots (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

114. Dennis Pitta TE – Ravens (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

115. Phillip Dillard – ILB – Giants (Banker Lopez Gassler)

116. Thaddeus Gibson – OLB – Steelers (Terra Firma Sports – Bradley Cicala)

117. Joseph Hawley – OG – Falcons (National Sports Agency – Kevin J. Omell/Marc Lillibridge)

118. Garrett Graham – TE – Texans (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

119. A.J. Edds – OLB – Dolphins (JB Sports – Jack Bechta)

120. Gene Atkins – DT – Bengals (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

121. Keenan Clayton – OLB – Eagles (Maximum Sports – Eugene Parker/Roosevelt Barnes)

122. Michael Kafka – QB – Eagles (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

123. Al Woods – DT – Saints (Elias Sports – Albert Elias)

124. Eric Norwood – OLB – Panthers (FAAM – Todd France)

125. Clay Harbor – TE – Eagles (SportStars)

126. Akwasi Owusu-Ansah – DB – Cowboys (PlayersRep – Andy Simms/Nate Haber)

127. E.J. Wilson – DE – Seahawks (Enter-Sports – Hadley Engelhard)

128. Jason Fox – OT – Lions (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

129. Jacques McClendon – OG – Colts (N/A)

130. O’Brien Schofield – OLB – Cardinals (The Institute for Athletes – Blake Baratz)

131. Roddrick Muckelroy – ILB – Bengals (Select Sports Group – Jeff Nalley)

ROUND 5

132. Mike Hoomanawanui – TE – Rams (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

133. Kam Chancellor – S – Seahawks (Business Arena)

134. Ricky Sapp – DE – Eagles (Impact Sports)

135. Dominique Franks – DB – Falcons (Octagon – Mike Sullivan)

136. Kendrick Lewis – S – Chiefs (BC Sports – Bus Cook)

137. Perrish Cox – DB – Broncos (Willis & Woy Sports Group – Jordan Woy/Chad Willis)

138. Walter McFadden – DB – Raiders (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

139. John Conner – FB – Jets (HOF Player Representatives - Greg “Tripp” Linton/David J. Calevski/Michael Puterbaugh)

140. Edward Wang – OT – Bills (Octagon – Mike Sullivan)

141. Joshua Moore – DB – Bears (E Overstreet Sports – Brian Overstreet)

142. Cameron Sheffield – OLB – Chiefs (Enter-Sports – Hadley Engelhard)

143. Larry Hart – OLB – Jaguars (N/A)

144. Sherrick McManis – DB – Texans (JB Sports – Jack Bechta)

145. Nolan Carroll – DB – Dolphins (Integrated Sports – Chad Wiestling)

146. Cam Thomas – DT – Chargers (Enter-Sports – Hadley Engelhard)

147. Mitch Petrus – OG – Giants (SportStars)

148. Robert Johnson – S – Titans (N/A)

149. Hall Davis – DE – Rams (BEST – Joel Segal)

150. Zoltan Mesko – P – Patriots (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

151. Chris Scott – OG – Steelers (Allegiant Athletic Agency – Chad Speck)

152. Otis Hudson – OT – Bengals (PTA Sports Management – Vinnie Porter)

153. Austen Lane – DE – Jaguars (XAM Sports – Scott Smith)

154. Andrew Quarless – TE – Packers (All-Pro Sports – Peter Schaffer/Lamont Smith)

155. John Skelton – QB – Cardinals (Schwartz & Feinsod – Jonathan Feinsod/Neil Schwartz)

156. David Reed – WR – Ravens (Synergy Sports – Gary Glick)

157. Arthur Jones – DT – Ravens (Lock, Metz, Malinovic)

158. Matt Tennant – C – Saints (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

159. Riley Cooper – WR – Eagles (BEST – Joel Segal)

160. Larry Asante – S – Browns (Select Sports Group – Jeff Nalley)

161. Chris DeGeare – OG – Vikings (ETL Associates – Eugene T. Lee)

162. Brody Eldridge – TE – Colts (Select Sports Group – Jeff Nalley)

163. Reshad Jones – S – Dolphins (BEST – Joel Segal)

164. Crezdon Butler – DB – Steelers (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

165. Kerry Meier – WR – Falcons (Select Sports Group – Jeff Nalley)

166. Stevenson Sylvester – OLB – Steelers (Premier Sports – Gary Uberstein/Eric Kaufman)

167. Nathan Triplett – ILB – Vikings (Domann & Pittman – Craig Domann/Drew Pittman)

168. Jonathan Crompton – QB – Chargers (Joel Turner)

169. Marshall Newhouse – OG – Packers (Willis & Woy Sports Group – Jordan Woy/Chad Willis)

ROUND 6

170. Fendi Onobun – TE – Rams (Select Sports Group – Graylan Crain)

171. Shann Schillinger – S – Falcons (N/A)

172. Brent Bowden – P – Buccaneers (RSR Sports Management – Robert Roche)

173. Anthony Dixon – RB – 49ers (BC Sports – Bus Cook)

174. Dennis Morris – TE – Redskins (N/A)

175. Greg Hardy – DE – Panthers (GAME – Ian Greengross)

176. Rusty Smith – QB – Titans (Ascent Sports – Tom Mills)

177. Carlton Mitchell – WR – Browns (Domann & Pittman – Craig Domann/Drew Pittman)

178. Arthur Moats – OLB – Bills (JL Sports – Joe Linta)

179. Sam Young – OT – Cowboys (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

180. Deji Karim – RB – Jaguars (N/A)

181. Dan LeFevour – QB – Bears (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

182. Nate Byham – TE – 49ers (Rep 1 Sports – Ryan Tollner)

183. Eric Olsen – C – Broncos (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

184. Adrian Tracy – OLB – Giants (Goal Line Sports)

185. Anthony McCoy – TE – Seahawks (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

186. Clifton Geathers – DE – Browns (Corporate Athletic Mgmt – Alvin Keels)

187. Shelley Smith – OG – Texans (Ascent Sports – Tom Mills)

188. Jonathan Dwyer – RB – Steelers (Dow, Lohnes LLC)

189. Eugene Sims – DE – Rams (James Cook)

190. Travis Goethel – ILB – Raiders (Derrick Fox, Inc. – Derrick Fox)

191. Dezmon Briscoe – WR – Bengals (Premier Sports – Gary Uberstein/Eric Kaufman)

192. Dan Batten – DE – Bills (N/A)

193. James Starks – RB – Packers (SportStars)

194. Ramon Harewood – OT – Ravens (N/A)

195. Antonio Brown – WR – Steelers (Rosenhaus Sports – Drew Rosenhaus)

196. Jamar Wall – DB – Cowboys (Select Sports Group – Jeff Nalley)

197. Trindon Holliday – Texans (GAME – Ian Greengross)

198. David Gettis – WR – Panthers (Stinson Morrison Hecker)

199. Joe Webb – QB – Vikings (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

200. Charles Scott – RB – Eagles (SportStars)

201. Jorrick Calvin – DB – Cardinals (N/A)

202. Jordon Pugh – DB – Panthers (N/A)

203. Scotty McGee – DB – Jaguars (National Sports Management – J.R. Rickert)

204. Tony Pike – QB – Panthers (Rep 1 Sports – Ryan Tollner)

205. Ted Larsen – C – Patriots (Eastern Athletic Services – Tony Agnone)

206. Kyle Williams – WR – 49ers (Gaylord Sports – Zeke Sandhu)

207. Myron Rolle – S – Titans (BEST – Joel Segal)

ROUND 7

208. Thomas Welch – OT – Patriots (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

209. Levi Brown – QB – Bills (JL Sports – Joe Linta)

210. Cody Grimm- S – Buccaneers (Lock, Metz, Malinovic)

211. Marquis Johnson – DB – Rams (N/A)

212. Chris McCoy – OLB – Dolphins (N/A)

213. Willie Young – DE – Lions (VSM Sports)

214. Mickey Shuler – TE – Vikings (N/A)

215. Jeremy Ware – DB – Raiders (N/A)

216. Kyle Calloway – OT – Bills (SportStars)

217. Dekoda Watson – OLB – Buccaneers (Universal Sports – Kevin Conner)

218. J’marcus Webb – OT – Bears (N/A)

219. Terrence Austin – WR – Redskins (N/A)

220. Jamar Chaney – ILB – Eagles (Ayrault Sports Agency – Brian Ayrault)

221. Matt Dodge – P – Giants (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

222. Marc Mariani – WR – Titans (N/A)

223. R.J. Stanford – DB – Panthers (N/A)

224. Phillip Adams – DB – 49ers (N/A)

225. Syd’Quan Thompson – DB – Broncos (Octagon – Mike Sullivan)

226. George Selvie – DE – Rams (Priority Sports – Mark Bartelstein/Tony Hickombottom/Mike McCartney/Rick Smith/Kenny Zuckerman)

227. Dorin Dickerson – TE – Texans (PlayersRep – Andy Simms/Nate Haber)

228. Reginald Stephens – OG – Bengals (N/A)

229. Erik Cook – OG – Redskins (Plan B Sports – Brian K. Hamilton)

230. C.J. Wilson – DE – Packers (ProFiles – Pat Dye Jr.)

231. Selvish Capers – OT – Redskins (PlayersRep – Andy Simms/Nate Haber)

232. Jammie Kirlew – DE – Broncos (SportStars)

233. Jim Dray – TE – Cardinals (JL Sports – Joe Linta)

234. Sean Lissemore – DT – Cowboys (N/A)

235. Dedrick Epps – TE – Chargers (Tessler Sports – Brett Tessler)

236. Dexter Davis – OLB – Seahawks (Impact Sports)

237. Ryan D’Imperio – ILB – Vikings (N/A)

238. Ricardo Mathews – DT – Colts (N/A)

239. Sean Canfield – QB – Saints (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

240. Kavell Conner – OLB – Colts (JL Sports – Joe Linta)

241. David Howard – DT – Titans (N/A)

242. Doug Worthington – DE – Steelers (Terra Firma Sports)

243. Jeffrey Owens – DT – Eagles (Ayrault Sports Agency – Brian Ayrault)

244. Kurt Coleman – S – Eagles (The Institute for Athletes – Blake Baratz)

245. Jameson Konz – FB – Seahawks (N/A)

246. Ray Fisher – DB – Colts (N/A)

247. Brandon Deaderick – DE – Patriots (Perennial Sports – Lamell McMorris)

248. Kade Weston – DT – Patriots (N/A)

249. Robert McClain – DB – Panthers (EMG Sports – Ed Wasielewski)

250. Zac Robinson – QB – Patriots (Athletes First – David Dunn/Joby Branion/Mark Humenik/Andrew Kessler/Justin Schulman)

251. Steven Brown – S – Raiders (N/A)

252. Austin Spitler – OLB – Dolphins (N/A)

253. Erik Lorig – DE – Buccaneers (Yee & Dubin – Donald Yee/Stephen Dubin)

254. Josh Hull – ILB – Rams (JL Sports – Joe Linta)

255. Timothy Toone – WR – Lions (N/A)

The 2010 NFL Draft Pick/Agent Selection Master List from Sports Agent Blog - Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules

The More You Talk About Tebow, The More Money He Makes

Darren Heitner — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:00:17 +0000

In less than a week, the discussions over what team will pick Tim Tebow, and at what position in the draft, will be gone. We will know where Tebow will call his new home (where you will buy NFL tickets to go see him) and whether he was a first, second, or third round pick. No matter what round Tebow is selected in, he is already profiting off of the popularity of his name appearing over and over again on paper and on television. On January 4th, I predicted this would be the case. The fact that so many people had something good or bad to say about Tebow and his “ability” made him newsworthy every day leading up to the draft. As I wrote a few months ago,

Tim Tebow shows his emotions. If he is not smiling on the field, he is probably crying, but he is a guy who any team would want on their side and any company would want endorsing their products. Whether he makes it as a professional Quarterback or not, he will be successful in life and a great return for any company that invests their money in him.

Nike agreed by giving him roughly $300,000 per year (plus heavy incentives) in a shoe and apparel deal. Meanwhile, Tebow is signing autographs at $160 a pop. Don’t worry – Tebow is donating a lot of the money he earns – only making him even more marketable. And a good friend of mine, Ryan Totka of AthletePromotions.com, has been busy booking Tebow in speaking engagements for college, churches, and corporations.

So when I read that,

Multiple companies told him before the Super Bowl that they could not let him represent their products if he went ahead with his pro-life commercial at the Super Bowl. But Tebow said losing sponsors was a small price to pay for the ability to spread his message about family and faith.

I didn’t feel too bad for him. He said that comment in a paid speech at Lipscomb University. He has Nike and EA Sports (who named him NCAA Football 11 Cover Athlete) feeding him money. He continues to be on top of the world. As I said to Nathan Crabbe of The Gainesville Sun back in January,

“He will be getting endorsements before he even touches the ball. Tebow’s display of Bible verses in his eye black means most people already associate him with his religious beliefs. Even fans who support abortion rights might respect him for standing up for his beliefs”

The More You Talk About Tebow, The More Money He Makes from Sports Agent Blog - Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (4/9/2010)

Darren Heitner — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:00:05 +0000

Tomorrow, I will be headed to Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida to speak at their third annual Student Conference, which allows Sport Management students the opportunity to expand their educational and practical experiences through the perspective of professionals who have working knowledge of the sport industry. If you are in the area, stop by! I’m excited to explore St. Augustine a bit and hopefully soak up some sun (if the weather remains nice). My last Final Exam is April 29. I can’t believe that is how close I am to being done with law school. Then comes graduation on May 14. A couple of days after that, I will begin studying for the Florida Bar Exam. Dynasty had many of its baseball clients begin play yesterday. Be sure to follow their seasons on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Football

Definitely a smart business move by Nike [Nike signs Tim Tebow].
Fletcher Smith had determined that Washington was the best place for McNabb [McNabb's agent: Trade to Redskins "was the desired outcome"].

Baseball

Hoping this continues a shift in scouts ethically recruiting Dominican players [White Sox hire Krause as consultant].
NY to Milwaukee – “stop whining” [Levine calls out Brewers owner].
Lock up their ace for a max of $42.5 million [Gallardo, Brewers agree to contract].
An agent friend agrees with my re-branding statement [What's in a Name?].
Investigation is far along but not yet complete [Players union might file grievance against owners].

Basketball

A potential future movie about Paul Millsap and his uncle/agent DeAngelo Simmons [Utah Jazz: Paul Millsap may soon be at the movies].

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (4/9/2010) from Sports Agent Blog - Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules

Florida Gators Look To Make A Splash In The 2010 Draft

Bryan Saul — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:03 +0000

This past Saturday, the #1 ranked Florida Gators concluded their regular season play, and as they approach the SEC Championship and possibly the National Championship, it’s only natural that questions arise regarding the future of several players who have played integral roles in the continued success of the team.

The one player whose future is most up in the air is the one and only Tim Tebow. What position will he play in the NFL? Is he a quarterback? Is he a tight end? Is he a fullback? The upside to Tebow is that he can be all of these things. Today’s NFL is becoming a league of gimmick offenses becoming full time offenses, and Tim Tebow’s versatility can allow a team to utilize him in every way possible. Most likely, Tim Tebow will be drafted as a quarterback and people will continue to question his ability to play the position in the NFL. Having watched the Gators for the past two years, I can say that the uncertainty surrounding his ability is warranted, but that is not to say that he cannot play the position. Tebow has time and time again made precise throws, run for important first downs, and simply win games. His ability to win games is something no person can argue against. Tebow’s passion, heart, and ability combined, have allowed him to win a Heisman trophy and win the SEC and National Championships in 2 of 3 years, and possibly in 3 of 4 years. I see Tebow going in the late 1^st round to mid 2^nd round. Many people may not agree with this, but teams will be more than willing to take a chance on a player who is extremely versatile ability and has an uncanny ability to win games.

Aaron Hernandez is another player whose future is up in the air. Hernandez, a junior, is not a guarantee to leave for the NFL draft, but based on his actions during the UF vs. FSU game, every indication points towards him entering the draft. Aaron Hernandez possesses great skills, all which will allow Hernandez to be a great tight end in the NFL. Most likely, Hernandez will not be the first tight end taken, as that honor will probably go to Oklahoma’s Jermain Gresham, but I see Hernandez being a late 2^nd to 3^rd round pick. Hernandez has shown his ability to run routes, block defenders, and, as seen in the FSU game, juke and run his way to the end-zone. Hernandez is the Gators second leading receiver this season with 51 receptions for 654 yards and 4 touchdowns. Hernandez’s speed, hands, and intensity have allowed him to be successful in an offense that has struggled in the passing game, but Hernandez looks to have a bright future.

Brandon James may have the most questionable future of the high profile Florida Gator seniors. James, listed at 5’ 7” and 185 lbs, has an incredible ability to make a game breaking play at any moment. James is most comparable to Darren Sproles when attempting to compare him to somebody in the NFL. Darren Sproles, another small running back in the NFL, has had a successful career up to this point, but there is one major difference when comparing the two in terms of where they will be drafted. Darren Sproles (4^th round, 29^th pick) was a full time running back in college at Kansas State, and a successful one at that, whereas James is predominantly a kick/punt returner and a part time running back and wide receiver. Obviously, James does not have the ideal size for an NFL running back, but he has great speed, quickness, and will take a hit that most players would never want to go near. James is fearless on the field, and with his combination of skills, can be a successful player in the NFL. Most likely, James will be a 6^th or 7^th round pick, but I don’t see any team regretting taking a chance on the undersized running back.

Carlos Dunlap, Junior, seems to have a very bright future ahead of him. The 6’ 6”, 290 lbs defensive end has had a very successful three years in The Swamp. In his first two years at UF, Dunlap recorded 46 tackles (15.5 for loss), 10.5 sacks, 4 interceptions, and 4 blocked kicks/punts. Teams, after seeing such production, decided to constantly double team the standout defensive end, but still, have not had much luck stopping his production. In the 2009 season, Dunlap has 32 tackles and 7 sacks. There is not much anybody can say that is negative about Carlos Dunlap. He has great size, strength, quickness, and speed, and obviously has a relentless attitude on the field, shown by his 7 sacks despite his constant double teams. Dunlap looks to be a top 15 pick in the coming NFL draft, and looks to have a great career ahead of him.

Simply put, Brandon Spikes, Senior, is a monster. The 6’ 3”, 260 lbs linebacker is a brick, and hits like a brick too. He is a ball hawk, and seems to be involved in every single defensive play possible. Throughout his career, Spikes has accumulated 276 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 6 sacks. Spikes always seems to produce when on the field, and no team can argue against that. His ability to be involved in every play, be a vocal leader, lead by example, and lay the wood, will make him a solid NFL linebacker. Not to mention, his size is great for an NFL linebacker. Spikes has had some mishaps this season, injuries, and his questionable act in the FL/GA game in Jacksonville, but Spikes has handled them all with class, and although it may hurt his draft status a bit, it wont affect it enough to hinder his chance of becoming an NFL player. Spikes seems to be a late 1^st to 2^nd round pick. Spikes may have been able to be drafted higher had the Gators not adopted a rotating linebacker system. This system has taken some of Spikes’ playing time from him, which would have allowed him to further showcase his NFL abilities.

Joe Haden, Junior, is probably the top cornerback in a weak cornerback class. Haden has a great ability to cover man-on-man, recover in the infrequent times in which he is beat on a route, and most importantly, tackle in the open field. For a cornerback, being able to tackle in the open field is a skill that will set you apart from the pack, and Haden is extremely skilled at this. He is a big cornerback, listed at 5’11” and 190 lbs. In his three years as a UF cornerback, he has accumulated 194 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 8 interceptions. The Gators started Haden as a true freshman and have never looked back. He has continued to perform, and has no fear when taking on the top receivers in the country. Haden has also shown great durability, missing only two games in his three full years of starting. Joe Haden looks to be a top 20 pick in the coming NFL draft mainly because of his size, coverage skills, and great ability to tackle in the open field.

Jermaine Cunningham, Senior, is another player whose future is up in the air. As an undersized, yet productive, defensive end, he looks to be selected as an outside linebacker that will fit great into a 3-4 defensive system. Cunningham, listed at 6’ 3”, is said to run a 4.6 sec. forty, which in turn, will allow him to be effective as an outside linebacker. Cunningham has, multiple times, come up with big tackles in the backfield and numerous sacks that have changed the flow of a game. Cunningham has put up respectable numbers in his first three years as a Gator, recording 118 tackles (22 for loss), 12.5 sacks, 1 interception, and 3 forced fumbles. Some project Cunningham as a 1^st round pick, but I see him more as a 2^nd to 3^rd round pick. Cunningham has a lot of upside and can turn out to be a great player in the NFL. It would be understandable for Cunningham to be chosen in the late 1^st round, if a team were wiling to take a chance, but for the most part, he looks to be chosen somewhere in the second half of the 2^nd round.

This year’s Florida Gators will put several players in the NFL draft, most of which will have solid careers in the NFL. Where these players will be chosen in the draft, nobody will know until actual draft day, but there is always room in this world for predictions.

Florida Gators Look To Make A Splash In The 2010 Draft from Sports Agent Blog - Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules

The SportsAgentBlog.com 2010 NFL Mock Draft

Dominic Perilli — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:27 +0000

Last updated: April 16, 2010

ROUND ONE

1. St. Louis Rams – Sam Bradford – QB – Oklahoma (CAA)

2. Detroit Lions – Nndamukong Suh – DT – Nebraska (Maximum Sports)

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Gerald McCoy – DT – Oklahoma (CAA/Kelli Masters)

4. Washington Redskins – Russell Okung – OT – Oklahoma State (All-Pro Sports)

5. Kansas City Chiefs – Trent Williams – OT – Oklahoma (Maximum Sports)

6. Seattle Seahawks – CJ Spiller – RB – Clemson (Pro Tect Mgmt)

7. Cleveland Browns – Eric Berry – S – Tennessee (Allegiant Athletic Agency)

8. Oakland Raiders – Bryan Bulaga – OT – Iowa (CAA)

9. Buffalo Bills – Anthony Davis – OT – Rutgers (320 Sports)

10. Jacksonville Jaguars – Rolando McClain – LB – Alabama (ProFiles)

11. Denver Broncos (from Chicago) – Dez Bryant – WR – Oklahoma State (Maximum Sports)

12. Miami Dolphins – Dan Williams – DT – Tennessee (FAAM)

13. San Francisco 49ers – Joe Haden – CB – Florida (DSI Sports)

14. Seattle (from Denver) – Bruce Campbell – OT – Maryland (Rosenhaus Sports)

15. New York Giants – Derrick Morgan – DE – Georgia Tech (CAA)

16. Tennessee Titans – Jason Pierre-Paul – DE – South Florida (Rosenhaus Sports)

17. San Francisco (from Carolina) – Mike Iupati – OG – Idaho (Rep 1 Sports)

18. Pittsburgh Steelers – Earl Thomas – S – Texas (Athletes First)

19. Atlanta Falcons – Sean Weatherspoon – LB – Missouri (Athletes First)

20. Houston Texans – Ryan Mathews – RB – Fresno State (Sun West Sports)

21. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermaine Gresham – TE – Oklahoma (CAA)

22. New England Patriots – Brandon Graham – DE/OLB – Michigan (BEST)

23. Green Bay Packers – Charles Brown – OT – USC (Premier Sports)

24. Philadelphia Eagles – Kyle Wilson – CB – Boise State (BEST)

25. Baltimore Ravens – Jared Odrick – DT – Penn State (All-Pro Sports)

26. Arizona Cardinals – Kareem Jackson – CB – Alabama (Impact Sports)

27. Dallas Cowboys – Vladimir Ducasse – OT – Umass (JL Sports)

28. San Diego Chargers – Devin McCourty – CB – Rutgers (PlayersRep)

29. New York Jets – Terrence Cody – DT – Alabama (Corporate Athletic Mgmt)

30. Minnesota Vikings – Maurkice Pouncey – C – Florida (BEST)

31. Indianapolis Colts – Brian Price – DT – UCLA (4^th and 9 Sports)

32. New Orleans Saints – Sergio Kindle – LB – Texas (BEST)

ROUND TWO

33. St. Louis Rams – Demaryius Thomas – WR – Georgia Tech (FAAM)

34. Detroit Lions – Dominique Franks – CB – Oklahoma (Octagon)

35. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Golden Tate – WR – Notre Dame (Eastern Athletic Svcs)

36. Kansas City Chiefs – Rob Gronkowski – TE – Arizona (Rosenhaus Sports)

37. Philadelphia Eagles (from Washington) – Taylor Mays – S – USC (Pro Tect Mgmt)

38. Cleveland Browns – Colt McCoy – QB – Texas (Athletes First)

39. Oakland Raiders – Nate Allen – S – South Florida (FAAM)

40. San Diego (from Seattle) – Jonathan Dwyer – RB – Georgia Tech (Dow, Lohnes LLC)

41. Buffalo Bills – Jimmy Clausen – QB – Notre Dame (Pro Tect Mgmt)

42. Tampa Bay (from Chicago) – Brandon LaFell – WR – LSU (E. Overstreet Sports)

43. Denver Broncos (from Miami) – Reshad Jones – S – Georgia (BEST)

44. New England Patriots (from Jax) – Rodger Saffold – OT – Indiana (SportStars)

45. Denver Broncos – Jerry Hughes – LB – TCU (CAA)

46. New York Giants – Morgan Burnett – FS – Georgia Tech (Universal Sports)

47. New England Patriots (from Tenn) – Jimmy Graham – TE – Miami (Athletic Resource Mgmt)

48. Carolina Panthers – Arrelious Benn – WR – Illinois (Pro Tect Mgmt)

49. San Francisco 49ers – Everson Griffen – DE – USC (Pro Tect Mgmt)

50. Kansas City Chiefs (from Atlanta) – Carlos Dunlap – DE – Florida (FAAM)

51. Houston Texans – Major Wright – S – Florida (Impact Sports)

52. Pittsburgh Steelers – Jared Veldheer – OT – Hillsdale (Priority Sports)

53. New England Patriots – Jahvid Best – RB – California (Impact Sports)

54. Cincinnati Bengals – Patrick Robinson – CB – Florida State (Universal Sports)

55. Philadelphia Eagles – Tyson Alualu – DT – California (Priority Sports)

56. Green Bay Packers – Ben Tate – RB – Auburn (All Pro Sports)

57. Baltimore Ravens – Jon Asamoah – OG – Illinois (Lock, Metz, Mallinovic)

58. Arizona Cardinals – Tim Tebow – QB – Florida (Athletic Resource Mgmt)

59. Dallas Cowboys – Amari Spievey – CB – Iowa (PlayersRep)

60. Seattle (from San Diego) – Carlton Mitchell – WR – South Florida (Domann & Pittman)

61. New York Jets – Darrell Stuckey – S – Kansas (DeBartolo Sports)

62. Minnesota Vikings – Tony Pike – QB – Cincinnati (Rep 1 Sports)

63. Indianapolis Colts – Matt Tennant – C – Boston College (Athletes First)

64. New Orleans Saints – T.J. Ward – S – Oregon (Synergy Sports)

ROUND THREE

65. St. Louis Rams – Lamarr Houston – DT – Texas (Willis & Woy Sports Grp)

66. Detroit Lions – John Jerry – OT – Mississippi (BC Sports)

67. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Chad Jones – S – LSU (Alliance Mgmt)

68. Kansas City Chiefs – Damian Williams – WR – USC (Athletes First)

69. Oakland Raiders – Matt Nichols – QB – Eastern Washington (N/A)

70. Philadelphia Eagles (from Seattle) – Zane Beadles – OG – Utah (Rep 1 Sports)

71. Cleveland Browns – Eric Decker – WR – Minnesota (FAAM)

72. Buffalo Bills – Marty Gilyard – WR – Cincinnati (PlayersRep)

73. Miami Dolphins – Dennis Pitta – TE – BYU (Athletes First)

74. Jacksonville Jaguars – Chris Cook – CB – Virginia (Enter-Sports)

75. Chicago Bears – Selvish Capers – OT – West Virginia (PlayersRep)

76. New York Giants – Mike Johnson – OG – Alabama (ProFiles)

77. Tennessee Titans – Javier Arenas – CB – Alabama (All-Pro Sports)

78. Carolina Panthers – Corey Wootton – DE – Northwestern (Priority Sports)

79. San Francisco 49ers – Mitch Petrus – OG – Arkansas (SportStars)

80. Denver Broncos – Aaron Hernandez – TE – Florida (Athletes First)

81. Houston Texans – Tony Washington – OT – Abilene Christian (Select Sports Group)

82. Pittsburgh Steelers – Joe McKnight – RB – USC (Maximum Sports)

83. Atlanta Falcons – Akwasi Owusu-Ansah – CB – Indiana (PA) (PlayersRep)

84. Cincinnati Bengals – Montario Hardesty – RB – Tennessee (Impact Sports)

85. Cleveland Browns (from New England) – Cam Thomas – DT – North Carolina (Enter-Sports)

86. Green Bay Packers – Myron Rolle – S – Florida State (Steinberg Sports)

87. Philadelphia Eagles – Novorro Bowman – LB – Penn State (Rosenhaus Sports)

88. Arizona Cardinals (from Baltimore) – Kyle Calloway – OT – Iowa (SportStars)

89. Arizona Cardinals – Jordan Shipley – WR – Texas (ProFiles)

90. Dallas Cowboys – Larry Asante – S – Nebraska (Select Sports Group)

91. San Diego Chargers – Alex Carrington – DE – Arkansas State (Maximum Sports)

92. Cleveland Browns (from NYJ) – Syd’Quan Thompson – CB – California (Octagon)

93. Minnesota Vikings – Trevard Lindley – CB – Kansas (GAME)

94. Indianapolis Colts – Donovan Warren – CB – Michigan (Rosenhaus Sports)

95. New Orleans Saints – D’Anthony Smith – DT – Louisiana Tech (BC Sports)

96. Cincinnati Bengals – Dezmon Briscoe – WR – Kansas (Premier Sports)

97. Tennessee Titans – Shawn Lauvao – OG – Arizona State (Athletes First)

98. Atlanta Falcons – Dexter McCluster – RB – Mississippi (SportStars)

ROUND FOUR

99. St. Louis Rams – Sam Young – OT – Notre Dame (Rosenhaus Sports)

100. Detroit Lions – Toby Gerhart – RB – Stanford (Athletes First)

101. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sergio Render – OG – Virginia Tech (N/A)

102. Kansas City Chiefs – Barry Church – S – Toledo (Rep 1 Sports)

103. Washington Redskins – Taylor Price – WR – Ohio (BTI Sports)

104. Seattle Seahawks – Arthur Jones – DT – Syracuse (Lock, Metz, Mallinovic)

105. Philadelphia Eagles (from Cle) – Sean Lee – LB – Penn State (Priority Sports)

106. Oakland Raiders – Brandon Lang – DE – Troy (Enter-Sports)

107. Buffalo Bills – Dorin Dickerson – TE – Pittsburgh (PlayersRep)

108. Jacksonville Jaguars – Anthony McCoy – TE – USC (Priority Sports)

109. Chicago Bears – Perrish Cox – CB – Oklahoma State (Willis & Woy Sports Group)

110. Miami Dolphins – Harry Coleman – S – LSU (Perennial Sports)

111. Tennessee Titans – Kurt Coleman – S – Ohio State (The Institute for Players)

112. Carolina Panthers – Adam Ulatoski – OT – Texas (Lock, Metz, Malinovic)

113. San Francisco 49ers – Dan LeFevour – QB – Central Michigan (ProFiles)

114. Denver Broncos – Ed Dickson – TE – Oregon (The NOVO Agency)

115. New York Giants – Brandon Spikes – LB – Florida (Watson Sports Agency)

116. Pittsburgh Steelers – Al Woods – DT – LSU (Elias Sports)

117. Atlanta Falcons – Jason Fox – OT – Miami (Rosenhaus Sports)

118. Houston Texans – Linval Joseph – DT – East Carolina (ProFiles)

119. New England Patriots – Kendrick Lewis – S – Mississippi (BC Sports)

120. Cincinnati Bengals – J.D. Walton – C – Baylor (ProFiles)

121. Philadelphia Eagles – Brandon Ghee – CB – Wake Forest (Octagon)

122. Green Bay Packers – Gene Atkins – DT – Georgia (ProFiles)

123. Arizona Cardinals (from BAL) – Andre Roberts – WR – The Citadel (XAM Sports)

124. New York Jets (from ARI) – Riley Cooper – WR – Florida (BEST)

125. Dallas Cowboys – Jacoby Ford – WR – Clemson (FAAM)

126. San Diego Chargers – Danario Alexander – WR – Missouri (Select Sports Group)

127. Seattle Seahawks (from PHI) – John Skelton – QB – Fordham (Schwartz & Feinsod)

128. Minnesota Vikings – Rennie Curran – LB – Georgia (Priority Sports)

129. Indianapolis Colts – Justin Woodall – S – Alabama (Corporate Athletic Mgmt)

130. New Orleans Saints – Ciron Black – OT – LSU (Athletic Resource Management)

131. Cincinnati Bengals – Kam Chancellor – S – Virginia Tech (Business Arena)

For some more mocks, check out DC Pro Sports Report, hailRedskins.com Mock Draft Database, & NFL Draft Dog

The SportsAgentBlog.com 2010 NFL Mock Draft from Sports Agent Blog - Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (5/1/09)

Darren Heitner — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:00:19 +0000

Anyone purchase their TeeBows yet? How long until a lawsuit shuts that site down? Okay, so I have 4 finals out of the way and only 1 left, sitting there laughing at me. His name is Corporations and I will battle him at 8:30 a.m. on Monday. Then it’s back to business as usual, but that business will be conducted down in South Florida for a couple of weeks. I have Blue Key induction tomorrow night. Interestingly, Tim Tebow, is in my induction class and Urban Meyer will be an honorary inductee. Here are some stories I missed over the past week:

Basketball

Starting next year, underclassmen will only have until May 8 to test the waters [NBA draft entrants to get shorter decision time].
In the thick of the playoffs and leading up to the draft…why not a Carnival? [Carnival of the NBA #64].
Think any agents have talked to this kid yet? [Athlete Chat: Kelvin Amayo]

Sports Business

Twitter mentions to become a standard part of endorsement contracts? [And now, a tweet from our sponsors]
As I mentioned in my interview with Paul Swann, professional athletes need to be very careful managing online persona [The Brian Wilson Twitter Saga].
Start reaching out to UA to procure those shoe endorsement deals [Under Armour Now Officially A Shoe Company].

Football

A small agency that worked hard for its clients and got 5 of them signed after the draft [NFL: Local agent has five clients sign deals or get invited to camp].

Baseball

The Yankees are worth a lot of money [Baseball's Most Valuable Teams].

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