Erik Schmella

Erik Schmella is an NFLPA-certified agent and President of Sports & NFL Agent at The Familie, where he helps lead the agency’s expanding football representation practice. A former Boston College football player, Schmella brings a blend of playing experience, finance training and athlete-management expertise to his work with NFL clients. Before joining The Familie, he spent several years at Wasserman as Director of Finance, later founded Summit Sports Group, and then worked as an NFL agent at Independent Sports & Entertainment. Schmella joined The Familie as the company moved aggressively into football representation, helping build its NFL division alongside a group of experienced agents and young player clients. His client work has included draft representation, active-roster contract management, NIL-related opportunities and long-term career strategy for professional football players. Public contract databases link him to players such as A.J. Cole, Kelee Ringo, Isaac TeSlaa, Nick Martin and Ollie Gordon II. Known for combining a player’s perspective with a business-oriented approach, Schmella has positioned himself as a modern football agent focused on contract negotiation, relationship-building, brand development and full-service support for athletes navigating the NFL marketplace.