A.J. Stevens – Vice President of Client Strategy and NFL certified contract advisor at Athletes First
A.J. has been with Athletes First, a premier sports agency, since 2020. In his role as the VP of Client Strategy, A.J.’s primary responsibilities include offering support in the negotiation of all on-field client contracts for the agency, advising clients on all matters related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and developing internal business strategy.
Before joining Athletes First, A.J. spent four seasons working for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a football administration assistant and then football administration coordinator. In those roles, his responsibilities included matters relating to player contracts, the strategic planning of player compensation budgets and team’s salary cap, and serving as a liaison between the NFL and the club on CBA related issues. Prior to leaving the Buccaneers, A.J. assisted in the acquisition of Tom Brady.
A.J. got his start in the NFL as a football administration and legal intern for the Washington Redskins while in law school. He is a co-creator of the Tulane Pro Football Negotiation Competition and takes pride in returning as a guest judge each year.
A.J. was born and raised in Windom, Minnesota. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Cloud State University with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Economics. He received his Juris Doctorate with a certificate in Sports Law from Tulane University School of Law. He currently lives in Atlanta, GA, and primarily works out of Athletes First’s Atlanta office.
