Elijah Muhammad

Elijah Muhammad Jr. is an NFLPA-certified sports agent with Young Money APAA Sports, where he represents professional football players in contract negotiations, career management, and long-term professional development. Based in Dallas, Texas, he is part of the agency's football division, working with athletes from the NFL Draft process through contract negotiations, free agency, and off-field business opportunities. Young Money APAA Sports is a full-service representation firm co-founded by entertainment entrepreneur Lil Wayne and sports executive Adie von Gontard, offering comprehensive services across football, basketball, soccer, and NIL representation. Before entering athlete representation, Muhammad was a Division I football player at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he played defensive back and earned recognition as a Mountain West Scholar-Athlete. During his collegiate career, he completed degrees in management and marketing and later pursued graduate studies in justice management. His experience as a student-athlete provided firsthand insight into the demands of high-level football and laid the foundation for his transition into sports management. Muhammad began building his career by assisting athletes with name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities before becoming an NFLPA-certified contract advisor. His background in athlete advocacy and business development has shaped an approach centered on personalized representation, helping clients navigate contract negotiations while also developing their brands and long-term financial opportunities. As a former player, he emphasizes understanding the unique challenges athletes face and providing guidance that extends beyond the football field.