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The Joe Pomp Show

Why Top NFL Draft Picks Are Ditching Agents To Negotiate Their Own Deals

May 4, 2024
NFL players Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. discuss why they are negotiating their own contracts instead of using agents. They explore the impact of NIL rights on contract talks, compare their deals using the NFLPA database, and touch on college savings plans and lawn care services.
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Quick takeaways

  • Top NFL draft picks like Caleb Williams are using their substantial NIL earnings to handle contract negotiations without agents.
  • Players such as Marvin Harrison Jr. are leveraging their market value alongside NIL earnings to negotiate better terms with licensing agreements, potentially reshaping player-agent dynamics.

Deep dives

Top NFL draft picks opting to negotiate deals without agents

Some top NFL draft picks like Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. are choosing not to use NFLPA certified agents to negotiate their deals. The trend of players forgoing traditional agents is becoming more prominent, with examples like DeAndre Hopkins and Lamar Jackson who saved significant sums by negotiating on their own. These players, including Williams, leverage their unique circumstances, such as already having significant NIL earnings, to navigate contract negotiations independently.

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