Rashan Gary: My sports agency is 'going to change the game'

Instead of signing with a sports agency ahead of the NFL draft, Rashan Gary elected to start his own.

The Michigan defensive end, projected to be among the top-10 picks in April's draft, recently launched Rashan Gary Sports - a five-person agency that also includes his mother, Jennifer Coney-Shepherd, and certified agent Ian Clarke, who will negotiate Gary's contract. Expectations are high for the agency.

"It's going to change the game," Gary told Larry Lage of the Associated Press. "Now, players know the power they have and taking this step is big for me, my family, and my dream."

Gary has already recruited his first prospect, former Bowling Green defensive back Montre Gregory, and hopes to add more players from the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL.

"Rashan Gary Sports is set up for players to take ownership of their intellectual property," Clarke said. "Our model, which we'd rather keep quiet for now, helps players with their finances on the front end."

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