Blaine Roche

Blaine Roche is an NFLPA-certified contract advisor and sports agent with Athletes First, one of the most prominent football representation agencies in the United States. Certified by the NFL Players Association since 2013, Roche is authorized to represent NFL players in contract negotiations and career-related matters. He earned his law degree from Arizona Summit Law School and has built his career within Athletes First, an agency recognized for representing elite NFL players, coaches, executives, and broadcasters. As an agent at Athletes First, Roche works within a collaborative representation model that combines contract negotiations, athlete marketing, endorsements, and long-term career planning. Public agency records identify him as a member of the firm's football representation team, and he has been associated with the representation of NFL players including Michael Deiter, David Edwards, and Keelan Doss. During the 2020 NFL Draft cycle, Roche was part of the Athletes First team that helped secure one of the agency's most successful recruiting classes, contributing to the representation of multiple draft prospects alongside other senior agents. Through his role at Athletes First, Roche provides athletes with comprehensive support that extends beyond contract negotiations to include marketing opportunities, brand development, and professional guidance. Athletes First has established itself as one of the NFL's leading agencies, representing hundreds of players and negotiating billions of dollars in contracts. As part of this organization, Roche contributes to a client-focused approach designed to help athletes maximize their opportunities both during and after their playing careers.