NFL Agent

FIRST X&XI SPORTS GROUP

Now Recruiting: Director of Football | NFL Agent

Build the Next Generation of Football Representation.

First X&XI Sports Group is seeking an ambitious, experienced Director of Football to build and lead our football division as we expand our athlete representation and marketing operations.

We are building a sports agency focused on representing athletes from the high school and collegiate levels through professional sports. Our vision is to develop a comprehensive athlete management platform that combines professional representation, NIL opportunities, brand partnerships, marketing, and long-term career development.

As Director of Football, you will play a key role in establishing our football division, recruiting talent, developing relationships throughout the football industry, and helping shape the future of First X&XI Sports Group.

Key Responsibilities

* Build and lead the football division at First X&XI Sports Group, establishing its strategy, recruiting pipeline, and growth objectives.

* Recruit and represent football talent across high school, college, and professional levels, consistent with applicable rules and certification requirements.

* Manage athlete relationships and guide players through career decisions, professional development, and opportunities on and off the field.

* Advise eligible college athletes on NIL opportunities, endorsements, marketing agreements, and brand partnerships.

* Support NFL Draft preparation, including player evaluation, draft strategy, team communication, and contract negotiations within the scope of your authorization.

* Develop relationships with NFL front offices, personnel departments, college coaches, recruiting networks, scouts, and training organizations.

* Identify commercial opportunities through sponsorships, endorsements, appearances, social media campaigns, and other marketing initiatives.

* Support professional contract negotiations, including NFL player contracts, as permitted by applicable certification and representation rules.

* Collaborate with agency leadership on business development, recruiting strategy, budgeting, and long-term growth.

* Maintain compliance with NFLPA regulations, NCAA rules, applicable state athlete-agent laws, and relevant contractual requirements.

Required Qualifications

* Active NFL Players Association (NFLPA) contract advisor certification, in good standing, for duties requiring that certification.

* Demonstrated experience in athlete representation, football recruiting, sports management, or professional football.

* An established network of football players, coaches, scouts, personnel executives, or other industry contacts.

* Knowledge of the NFL Draft process, NFL player contracts, and the collective bargaining agreement.

* Experience developing athlete relationships and identifying opportunities for career advancement.

* Strong negotiation, communication, leadership, and relationship-management skills.

* Ability to develop and execute a strategic plan for growing a football representation division.

* Willingness to travel for games, showcases, draft-related activities, and client meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

* Existing roster of college or professional football clients.

* Experience negotiating NFL player contracts or advising clients through the NFL Draft.

* Experience with college football NIL deals and athlete marketing.

* Established relationships with NFL teams, college football programs, and recruiting organizations.

* Experience securing endorsement agreements and brand partnerships.

* Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, communications, or a related field; JD or MBA is a plus.

Compensation & Opportunity

Compensation: Commission-based, with potential for performance-based incentives and future participation in agency growth, subject to mutually agreed terms.

Location: Remote, with travel as needed.

Reports to: Founder & Managing Leadership, First X&XI Sports Group.

Opportunity: Help build and lead the football division of an emerging sports agency with ambitions to grow across professional sports, NIL, athlete marketing, and brand partnerships.

Compensation structure, commission splits, responsibilities, and any potential equity arrangements will be discussed with qualified candidates.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

* A current resume.

* Confirmation of relevant NFLPA certification, where applicable.

* A brief overview of their football representation experience.

* A summary of their current client roster, including the number of clients and levels represented. Specific client names are not required during the initial application.

* A brief outline of how they would build and grow the football division at First X&XI Sports Group.