NFL AGENT EXAM
1. Which organization is responsible for certifying agents to negotiate NFL
player contracts?
A. The National Football League (NFL)
B. The NFL Players Association (NFLPA)
C. The individual NFL club
D. The NFL Management Council
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NFLPA administers the Contract Advisor certification program and is
the only body authorized to certify agents to negotiate individual player contracts.
2. What is the minimum educational requirement typically required to apply for
NFLPA agent certification?
A. A high school diploma
B. An associate's degree
C. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
D. A law degree only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants generally must hold a bachelor's degree (or in some cases a
postgraduate degree) from an accredited institution to be eligible to sit for certification.
3. How often must a certified Contract Advisor renew their NFLPA certification?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Certification never expires once granted
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contract Advisor certification must be renewed annually, including payment
of dues and completion of continuing education requirements.
,4. What is required of a new applicant seeking NFLPA certification besides an
application and fee?
A. Passing a written examination administered by the NFLPA
B. Sponsorship from a current NFL player only
C. A minimum of five years' prior legal experience
D. Approval from an NFL club's general manager
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applicants must pass a certification examination covering the CBA, NFLPA
regulations, and related rules before they may represent players.
5. Which of the following would most likely disqualify an individual from
becoming a certified agent?
A. Having a felony conviction involving moral turpitude
B. Having previously worked as a college coach
C. Being over the age of 50
D. Living outside the United States
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The NFLPA regulations allow denial or revocation of certification for conduct
such as felony convictions involving moral turpitude, as it reflects on fitness to
represent players.
6. A certified Contract Advisor who also serves as a financial advisor for the
same client must:
A. Keep the two roles completely undisclosed
B. Disclose the dual role and any related compensation arrangements
C. Charge only the financial advisory fee
D. Obtain NFL club approval
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NFLPA regulations require disclosure of conflicts of interest, including dual
compensation arrangements, so the player can make an informed decision.
,7. Under NFLPA regulations, who is eligible to negotiate an NFL player contract
on behalf of a player?
A. Any licensed attorney
B. Any individual the player trusts
C. Only a person certified as a Contract Advisor by the NFLPA
D. Only immediate family members
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Only NFLPA-certified Contract Advisors may negotiate player contracts;
even licensed attorneys must separately obtain certification.
8. What is the primary purpose of the NFLPA's agent regulation system?
A. To generate revenue for the league
B. To protect players from unqualified or unethical representation
C. To limit the number of players who can be represented
D. To set player salaries directly
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The regulations exist to ensure players are represented by qualified, ethical
individuals and to standardize conduct in contract negotiations.
9. Can a decertified former agent contact players to solicit representation?
A. Yes, without restriction
B. No, decertification generally bars them from acting as a Contract Advisor,
including solicitation
C. Only if the player initiates contact
D. Only during the legal tampering period
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decertification removes an individual's authority to act as a Contract
Advisor, which includes negotiating and soliciting representation of players.
, 10. What continuing education requirement commonly applies to certified
Contract Advisors?
A. None; education is only required at initial certification
B. Attendance at an NFLPA-administered seminar
C. A separate bar exam every year
D. Certification by the NCAA
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NFLPA typically requires certified advisors to attend a mandatory
continuing-education seminar to maintain their certification and stay current on rule
changes.
11. An agent who provides improper benefits to a college athlete to induce future
representation violates:
A. Only NCAA rules, not NFLPA rules
B. NFLPA regulations prohibiting improper inducements
C. No rule, since the athlete is not yet a professional
D. Only state contract law
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NFLPA regulations prohibit providing money, gifts, or other benefits to
induce a player (including a college player) to sign a representation agreement.
12. What is 'runner' or 'street agent' conduct, and how is it treated under NFLPA
rules?
A. It refers to legitimate marketing agents and is fully permitted
B. It refers to unauthorized individuals recruiting players on a certified agent's
behalf, and it is prohibited
C. It is a formal NFLPA-recognized position
D. It only applies to international players
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using uncertified 'runners' to recruit clients is prohibited; only certified
Contract Advisors may solicit and negotiate on a player's behalf.
1. Which organization is responsible for certifying agents to negotiate NFL
player contracts?
A. The National Football League (NFL)
B. The NFL Players Association (NFLPA)
C. The individual NFL club
D. The NFL Management Council
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NFLPA administers the Contract Advisor certification program and is
the only body authorized to certify agents to negotiate individual player contracts.
2. What is the minimum educational requirement typically required to apply for
NFLPA agent certification?
A. A high school diploma
B. An associate's degree
C. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
D. A law degree only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants generally must hold a bachelor's degree (or in some cases a
postgraduate degree) from an accredited institution to be eligible to sit for certification.
3. How often must a certified Contract Advisor renew their NFLPA certification?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Certification never expires once granted
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contract Advisor certification must be renewed annually, including payment
of dues and completion of continuing education requirements.
,4. What is required of a new applicant seeking NFLPA certification besides an
application and fee?
A. Passing a written examination administered by the NFLPA
B. Sponsorship from a current NFL player only
C. A minimum of five years' prior legal experience
D. Approval from an NFL club's general manager
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applicants must pass a certification examination covering the CBA, NFLPA
regulations, and related rules before they may represent players.
5. Which of the following would most likely disqualify an individual from
becoming a certified agent?
A. Having a felony conviction involving moral turpitude
B. Having previously worked as a college coach
C. Being over the age of 50
D. Living outside the United States
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The NFLPA regulations allow denial or revocation of certification for conduct
such as felony convictions involving moral turpitude, as it reflects on fitness to
represent players.
6. A certified Contract Advisor who also serves as a financial advisor for the
same client must:
A. Keep the two roles completely undisclosed
B. Disclose the dual role and any related compensation arrangements
C. Charge only the financial advisory fee
D. Obtain NFL club approval
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NFLPA regulations require disclosure of conflicts of interest, including dual
compensation arrangements, so the player can make an informed decision.
,7. Under NFLPA regulations, who is eligible to negotiate an NFL player contract
on behalf of a player?
A. Any licensed attorney
B. Any individual the player trusts
C. Only a person certified as a Contract Advisor by the NFLPA
D. Only immediate family members
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Only NFLPA-certified Contract Advisors may negotiate player contracts;
even licensed attorneys must separately obtain certification.
8. What is the primary purpose of the NFLPA's agent regulation system?
A. To generate revenue for the league
B. To protect players from unqualified or unethical representation
C. To limit the number of players who can be represented
D. To set player salaries directly
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The regulations exist to ensure players are represented by qualified, ethical
individuals and to standardize conduct in contract negotiations.
9. Can a decertified former agent contact players to solicit representation?
A. Yes, without restriction
B. No, decertification generally bars them from acting as a Contract Advisor,
including solicitation
C. Only if the player initiates contact
D. Only during the legal tampering period
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decertification removes an individual's authority to act as a Contract
Advisor, which includes negotiating and soliciting representation of players.
, 10. What continuing education requirement commonly applies to certified
Contract Advisors?
A. None; education is only required at initial certification
B. Attendance at an NFLPA-administered seminar
C. A separate bar exam every year
D. Certification by the NCAA
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The NFLPA typically requires certified advisors to attend a mandatory
continuing-education seminar to maintain their certification and stay current on rule
changes.
11. An agent who provides improper benefits to a college athlete to induce future
representation violates:
A. Only NCAA rules, not NFLPA rules
B. NFLPA regulations prohibiting improper inducements
C. No rule, since the athlete is not yet a professional
D. Only state contract law
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NFLPA regulations prohibit providing money, gifts, or other benefits to
induce a player (including a college player) to sign a representation agreement.
12. What is 'runner' or 'street agent' conduct, and how is it treated under NFLPA
rules?
A. It refers to legitimate marketing agents and is fully permitted
B. It refers to unauthorized individuals recruiting players on a certified agent's
behalf, and it is prohibited
C. It is a formal NFLPA-recognized position
D. It only applies to international players
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using uncertified 'runners' to recruit clients is prohibited; only certified
Contract Advisors may solicit and negotiate on a player's behalf.
