Ryan Matha is an NFLPA-certified sports agent and attorney with Excel Football, the NFL player representation division of Excel Sports Management. Based in Irvine, California, he works with professional football players on contract negotiations, career strategy, and long-term athlete representation, serving clients throughout the NFL at various stages of their careers. Matha earned his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law before becoming certified as an NFLPA contract advisor in 2013. His legal background provides the foundation for his work in contract negotiation and player advocacy, allowing him to advise athletes on both the legal and business aspects of their professional careers. Throughout his career, Matha has represented NFL players in contract negotiations, free agency, and draft-related matters. His client roster has included established veterans and emerging talent, and he has worked alongside prominent football agents on negotiations involving high-value NFL contracts. Following Excel Sports Management's acquisition of Rep 1 Football in 2023, he became part of the agency's expanded football division, which offers comprehensive services including contract negotiation, marketing, endorsement opportunities, media relations, and post-playing career planning.