Congratulations to Athletes First agents Travis Allen and Kyle McCarthy on being named to
@theathletichq 2026 NFL 50 Under 40 list, which honors the rising coaches, executives, and personnel shaping the league.
The list narrows a pool of more than 100 candidates down to 50 names after months of debate, recognizing standouts across every corner of the NFL’s ecosystem.
Travis, 32, is cited for his rapid rise since interning at Athletes First in 2019 and becoming a certified agent in 2021 — three of his clients went within the first six picks of this spring’s draft: David Bailey (Jets, No. 2), Jeremiyah Love (Arizona, No. 3), and Mansoor Delane (Kansas City, No. 6).
Kyle is recognized for representing top young head coaches, including Matt LaFleur (Packers), whose extension he recently brokered, and Mike LaFleur (Cardinals), plus coordinators Jonathan Gannon (Packers) and Zac Robinson (Buccaneers), along with more than 30 NFL players. This marks his third appearance on the list, follo...