Who is Jalen Hurts' Agent Nicole Lynn? All about super-agent who negotiated Eagles QB's mammoth $255M contract

Nicole Lynn is a name that many NFL fans should get familiar with. She is the agent for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who just inked a big-time contract extension on Monday morning. Hurts' signed a five-year contract extension that is worth $255 million and will pay him $51 million per season. He is now the highest paid NFL player in league history.

So, how did he get such a lucrative contract that will keep him in Philadelphia through the 2028 NFL season? With the skills of his agent Nicole Lynn. The two first began working together when she sent him a direct message on Instagram shortly after he finished his collegiate career.

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She asked if he had representation yet and that they should meet to discuss the opportunity. Hurts hired her before being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, and it has turned out to be the best decision he could have made. He then went on to be drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. After three NFL seasons, he had his first serious payday.

"Hey, have you picked an agent? If not, I'd love to link."

While Jalen Hurts isn't her only client in the National Football League, negotiating a lucrative contract as she did on Monday may have her representing even more NFL players in the future.

Which agency does Nicole Lynn work for?

Nicole Lynn studied law at the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated from in 2015. As a student, she interned at the NFL's Player's Association. After graduating, she was hired by Player Rep and became the first female sports agent at the firm.

Her first NFL client was New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. When he was drafted in 2019, she became the first African-American female sports agent to ever represent an NFL draft pick. Williams was selected with the third overall selection.

In 2020, she then messaged Jalen Hurts about possibly becoming his agent. In 2021, after her quick success, she was hired by Klutch Sports Group to be the President of Football Operations.

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Bethany owes her NFL allegiance to the Pittsburgh Steelers owing to their long-standing tradition and competitiveness. She is a fan of old stalwarts such as Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris and would love to watch them in the 1970s if she manages to get her hand on a time machine. She also acknowledges the greatness of modern icons like T.J. Watt for his desire to continuously improve despite being on top. She admires coaches Mike Tomlin and Andy Reid for their longevity and success.

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Super Bowl XLIII, when the Steelers won the the grand prize after Santonio Holmes’ epic catch in the end zone with just seconds left on the clock is etched in Bethany’s memory forever. When she is free of her professional commitments, she likes to attend sports events and music concerts.

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Edited by Rajdeep Barman