Rodney Williams has always had a passion for sports, and brings an extensive knowledge of the business nuances in professional football, as well as the intricate steps in the transition from college to the NFL. He attended Texas Lutheran College on a basketball scholarship where he was captain and an All-Conference basketball player. Rodney earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting in 1993, and went on to gain his Law Degree at Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1998. After passing the Texas Bar examination, he practiced law before transitioning into his true passion as a sports agent. He has combined his talent with numbers with his legal background to become a Certified Contract Advisor with the NFL Players Association.
Rodney’s commitment to athlete’s success has made him one of the leading sports agents in the country. He is constantly developing valuable relationships with key stakeholders, managers, coaches and other individuals to promote USG athletes.
Additionally, Rodney’s acute knowledge and understanding of the collective bargaining agreement and salary cap situations of each NFL team, as well as his understanding of the requirement of each position in professional football has made him a go-to agent who works tirelessly for every client. At United Sports Group, he works around the clock dealing with NFL insiders and is abreast of current trends and information that affect his athlete’s long-term decision making.
Rodney has used his 12 years of experience as a Contract Advisor to negotiate numerous contracts in the NFL and various other leagues that have made his clients among the highest paid at their respective positions. As a testament to his success, Rodney has gained a reputation for being a stern and thorough negotiator who always puts his clients’ best interests first. Rodney prides himself in always being available for his clients, and, is a very active member at Bethlehem Baptist Church where he supports the Sickle Cell Foundation.