🎙️ SZN 2 Episode 05 - The Life of an NFL Agent: The Truth About NIL, The Combine & Getting Drafted

What does an NFL sports agent actually do behind the scenes?
In this episode of Behind the Sport, host Giovanna sits down with NFL-certified agent Alex Campbell to break down the realities of working with professional athletes, navigating the chaos of the NIL era, and preparing players for the NFL Draft.

Alex shares how he went from practicing law to becoming an NFL agent, the year-long certification process most people don’t know about, and why the job is far more than negotiating contracts. From managing athletes as businesses to guiding them through the biggest four-month job interview of their lives—the road to the NFL Draft—this conversation pulls back the curtain on an industry few people truly understand.

They also dive deep into the rapidly changing world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), the explosion of new “agents,” and why today’s landscape can feel like the Wild West for college athletes.

Plus, Alex explains:
- Why the NFL Combine is more about medical evaluations than performance
- The biggest misconception about sports agents
- Why trust and culture matter more than talent when signing clients
- How NIL is changing the future of college sports

If you’re interested in sports business, NIL, the NFL Draft, or athlete representation, this episode gives you an inside look at one of the most important roles in modern sports.

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🎙️ SZN 2 Episode 09 - From Overlooked to Unstoppable: My NFL Draft Story, Combine Drama & Packers Rise

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🎙️ SZN 2 Episode 07 -From D1 to Pro Volleyball: Recruiting, NIL & Injury Recovery

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31 Mar 1h 1min

🎙️ SZN 2 Episode 06 - He Broke His Back 3 Times… Then Became a D1 basketball head manager at 21??

In this episode of Behind The Sport (BTS), we sit down with Andrew Tisher — a Division 1 head manager and scouting assistant at Florida A&M — whose journey is anything but ordinary.From being a highly...

24 Mar 1h 5min

🎙️ SZN 2 Episode 04 - Fit or Fumble? Breaking Down Athlete Style

In this episode of Behind the Sport (BTS), we explore the intersection of sports, fashion, and self-expression with the creator behind Game Day Runway.From NFL tunnel walks to NBA pre-game fits, athle...

10 Mar 49min

🎙️ SZN 2 Episode 03 - The VOGUE of Women’s Basketball?!

The intersection of fashion and women’s basketball has officially entered a new era.This week on Behind the Sport, I sit down with Olivia Nielsen — the visionary behind what she calls the “Vogue of Wo...

3 Mar 52min