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9-year-old boy in Snoop Dogg's Youth Football League signs six-figure name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with sports agency, making him the youngest youth league player to do so. He became the first player to do so.
Gurley Wadoud Jr.'s father, Gurley Wadoud Sr., broke the news to KTLA, describing his son as “an outstanding 9-year-old athlete who excelled in football, baseball, track and field, and karate.”
Gary Wadoud Sr. described the moment his son signed the contract. “It's humbling and inspiring.” [the agency] I see his potential and want to manage him. ”
Gary Wadoud Jr. will work with Family4Life, a sports agency that already represents players from NFL teams such as the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants.
The young soccer star, who is not even in double digits yet, is already making a name for himself in the soccer world, thanks in part to his unique last name.
His father works as an associate high school football manager for the Los Angeles Rams, and his uncle is the commissioner of Snoop Dogg's Youth Football League, and he has always had a love for the game of football. I have a lot of cousins who are coaches. Football departments of various universities.
The young Wadud is also carving his own path in the football world. In his first year playing tackle football, Geely Wadoud Jr. was named Snoop's MVP, an honor not typically given to first-year players.
“The fact that he won in his first year just speaks volumes,” Gurley Wadood Sr. said. “No first-year student has ever won this prestigious award in a truly competitive league.”
Snoop Dogg, an avid soccer fan, founded the youth league in 2005. The nonprofit program provides a way for inner-city kids to participate in youth football and cheer programs, according to the league's website.
According to Football USA, notable football players such as Super Bowl champion JuJu Smith-Schuster and Los Angeles Charger linebacker Daiyan Henry have made it to the NFL after playing in Snoop Dogg's Youth Football League. Transferred to.
It's a remarkable achievement for a nine-year-old to sign such a coveted contract, but the young Wadud didn't fully understand its significance at first. Gurley Wadood Sr. recalled that when his son shared the news, he asked what a sports agency was.
However, he was happy to hear about the high salary.
As the summer season begins, Gurley Wadoud Jr. will spend time training for the upcoming football season, taking professional headshots as part of his new NIL contract, and spending time with his family.
Despite his growing success, Gurley Wadud Sr. wants his son to have a normal childhood.
“I want him to stay the course and I hope he doesn't get complacent too soon and continues to work hard,” Gary Wadood Sr. said.
