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Agent Spotlight

Tom Condon

Backround

Tom Condon, former NFLPA president (1984-1986), represents some of the biggest quarterbacks in football. He represents approximately 80 clients and has been considered by many to be the most influential agent in the NFL. Condon is currently the co-head of the football division at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), one of the top agency in all sports. Tom Condon, like many agents, started as a NFl player, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs for 12 years before deciding to go into player representation. His vast

knowledge and skill surrounding NFL economics has given him the edge over other agents, which was a reason, in 2006 Sports News named him the most powerful agent in the NFL. Not only has Condon represented the most first round draft picks since 1997, but also represents the Manning brothers, whose combined contracts are over $200 million. If you need an agent for a young quarterback, Tom Condon is your man.

Sports Agency

Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

Biggest Client

Other than the Manning brothers, another huge client of Condon’s is Drew Brees.

Agent Spotlight/Tom Condon

The agent of the Manning brothers

Education,

Graduated from Boston College in 1974.

Received his J.D From the University of Baltimore Law in 1981.