Biography
Deiric Jackson is an NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Certified Contract Advisor and the Founder and President of Legacy Sports Advisors, a boutique sports agency dedicated to representing NFL players through every stage of their professional careers. After becoming certified in 2017, he established Legacy Sports Advisors in 2016 with the vision of providing highly personalized representation focused on long-term success, financial stability, and career development. His work encompasses contract negotiations, NFL Draft preparation, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) representation, marketing, and post-career planning.
A native of Gainesville, Florida, Jackson developed his passion for football at an early age in one of the nation's most talent-rich football communities. He went on to play Division I football at Troy University, where he served as a team captain and developed the leadership skills that later shaped his approach to athlete representation. His playing experience provides him with firsthand insight into the challenges athletes face both on and off the field, allowing him to build strong relationships with the players and families he represents.
Under Jackson's leadership, Legacy Sports Advisors has earned recognition for negotiating several landmark football agreements. Among the agency's most notable accomplishments are securing Anthony Richardson's fully guaranteed rookie contract after he was selected fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, negotiating Siran Neal's record-setting special teams contract, and arranging a record-breaking NIL agreement for quarterback DJ Lagway. These achievements have helped establish Legacy Sports Advisors as a growing presence in professional football representation while reinforcing Jackson's reputation for strategic negotiation and athlete advocacy.
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