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- Friday Wrap
- Succeed in Football
Review the latest from other former NFL scouts and executives by accessing our Catching Up archive here. Want to hear from a former scout, or know someone who may be interested in being interviewed? Let us know.
Rep Rumblings: We had four reports this past week.
- On Monday, we discussed our new partnership with NFL Draft Bible, plus we passed along the last NFL local pro day date and discussed a possible intern vacancy in New York.
- Tuesday, we broke down the big story of Terry McDonough’s lawsuit against the Cardinals and had a few insights and observations. We also had a couple notes on agency transitions.
- Wednesday, we discussed Nicole Lynn’s rise that resulted in her new post as President of Football at Klutch Sports Group, plus we had an agent change for an NFL Combine invitee and we got the exact date of the 2023 NFL Agent Exam.
- Finally, on Thursday, we had a little scouting change buzz, plus we had agent ties to an Alabama player and the announcement for Monday night’s Zoom.
Check out all of this year’s Rep Rumblings reports, plus every report we’ve filed since 2013, here.
Next week: Eight days until the USFL’s new season kicks off, and eight days until 51 schools play their respective spring games (14 FBS schools play their spring games in the next week). Just under three weeks till draft day. Three weeks until the XFL playoffs begin. Here’s what we’ve got over the next week.
- Our New Agent Zoom for April is Monday at 9 p.m. ET. ITL’s Neil Stratton will host, as usual, with former Titans scouting executive Blake Beddingfield around as guest host. If you’re an active ITL client, and it’s your first year certified, you’ll be sent the Zoom link Monday afternoon. Click here for more details.
- We’ve moved the (still tentative) date for our next Pre-Agent Exam Zoom with Ian Greengross to Tuesday, April 18, at 9 p.m. ET. As you know, we’ll go about an hour, and we’ll cover topics related that are key to passing the test. We’ll start the registration process next week.
- We’ll be back with four more Rep Rumblings reports, mostly addressing the 2023 draft class, the latest in the USFL or XFL, scouting change buzz, agent movement and other football business updates.
- In Succeed in Football, we’ll look at the game as we close in on the draft and, simultaneously, prepare for active play in two credible alternative leagues, a rarity and a blessing for all who coach, scout or play football.
- We’ll break down the top prospects at Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Arkansas State and Auburn as part of our Profile Report series.
- If you’re preparing for this summer’s agent exam, we recommend you begin studying immediately if you haven’t already. Our exam prep aids are time-tested and accepted across the industry. Here’s a look at what we offer.
That’s what next week looks like. Need help getting where you need to be in the game?
We can help. Don’t believe us? Come and see.
Neil Stratton
The ITL practice agent exam
Partner, XFL
Board Member, College Gridiron Showcase, 2016-22
Special advisor, '11 Eastham Energy College All-Star Game
Executive Director, '08 Hula Bowl
Personnel Director, '07 Inta Juice North-South All-Star Classic
President, Inside the League
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“I have worked with Neil for 6 years in the areas of college football and the sport agent industry. I could not have worked with a more professional and detailed-oriented individual that a has pulse on the industry. In addition, he has developed a tremendous sport agent education program that I would highly recommend for all Division I football programs and compliance offices to look into and bring him on their campuses. There is never enough education in this area. Neil brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience in this area.”
Brian Battle, Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance, Florida State University
“Neil was a fountain of information when we were narrowing down the agent selection process for Connor. He knew detailed information and background on nearly every agency we asked about, though he never advocated any, and he always had time for us. It was invaluable assistance in selecting the perfect firm for Connor.”
Margaret Bailey, mother of Cincinnati DE/TE/OLB Connor Barwin, the 46th pick (second round) in the 2009 NFL draft by the Houston Texans
