James Cooper is an NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Certified Contract Advisor and sports agent with JL Sports, where he represents professional football players in contract negotiations, endorsement opportunities, and long-term career management. Certified by the NFLPA since 2019, he works with athletes throughout the NFL Draft process, free agency, and every stage of their professional careers. As part of JL Sports, one of the NFL's longest-established independent football agencies, Cooper contributes to a team that represents dozens of active NFL players and coaches. Cooper earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies from Eastern Illinois University before receiving his Juris Doctor from the Florida A&M University College of Law. His legal education provides a strong foundation for contract analysis, negotiation strategy, and athlete advocacy, allowing him to effectively advise clients on both their professional football careers and broader business interests. At JL Sports, Cooper works within a full-service representation model that emphasizes personalized client relationships, contract negotiations, endorsement opportunities, and long-term career planning. The agency has earned a reputation for representing NFL talent across multiple generations and is recognized for its commitment to individualized service and extensive league relationships. Cooper has negotiated NFL player contracts and is part of a collaborative team representing active players throughout the league.