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Chris Parson Sets the Austin Peay Record for Rushing Touchdowns by a Quarterback

Chris Parson holds the Austin Peay record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 22. He broke the record on Oct. 10, 2026, against Tarleton State and added two more at West Georgia on Oct. 17.

Chris Parson, the Austin Peay State University quarterback represented by Athlete Empowerment Agency (AEA), holds the program record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. He scored his 20th on Oct. 10, 2026, against Tarleton State, passing JaVaughn Craig (2016-19). He reached 22 on Oct. 17 at West Georgia.

Who holds the Austin Peay record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback?

Chris Parson holds the Austin Peay State University record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, with 22 through Oct. 17, 2026. Parson took sole possession of the record on Oct. 10, 2026, when his 20th rushing touchdown as a Governor moved him past JaVaughn Craig, who played quarterback for Austin Peay from 2016 to 2019.¹

Parson scored 14 rushing touchdowns in 2025² and 8 through the first eight games of 2026.³ Both seasons came after his transfer to Austin Peay from Mississippi State.

How did Chris Parson break the record against Tarleton State?

Chris Parson broke the record with two rushing touchdowns against Tarleton State on Oct. 10, 2026, at Fortera Stadium in Clarksville, Tennessee. He carried the ball a career-high 26 times for 102 yards. That was the most carries by an Austin Peay player since Jevon Jackson's 38 against Utah Tech on Nov. 11, 2023.¹

The Tarleton State game was the seventh of Parson's career with more than one rushing touchdown. Tarleton State won 40-32, which ended Austin Peay's 10-game home winning streak.¹

After the game, Austin Peay head coach Jeff Faris said of Parson, "This is the most selfless quarterback I've ever been around."¹

How many rushing touchdowns does Chris Parson have now?

Chris Parson has 22 rushing touchdowns at Austin Peay after scoring twice at West Georgia on Oct. 17, 2026. He scored on a 7-yard run in the second quarter and on a 1-yard quarterback sneak in the third quarter, which gave Austin Peay a 14-10 lead.⁴ Austin Peay won 24-10 at University Stadium in Carrollton, Georgia, and improved to 6-2.⁴

Parson finished the West Georgia game with 12 carries for 68 yards and completed 12 of 21 passes for 139 yards.⁵ The two scores were his seventh and eighth rushing touchdowns of the 2026 season.⁴

What did Chris Parson do in his first season at Austin Peay?

Chris Parson accounted for 37 touchdowns and 3,746 yards of total offense in 2025, his first season at Austin Peay.⁶ He completed 206 of 326 passes for 3,003 yards and 23 touchdowns² with 5 interceptions.⁸ He ran 168 times for 743 yards and 14 touchdowns.²

Parson set Austin Peay single-season records for total offense per game, pass efficiency, quarterback rushing yards and quarterback rushing touchdowns. He also tied the program's single-season record of 37 touchdowns responsible for.⁶

Against No. 5 Tarleton State on Nov. 22, 2025, Parson set the Austin Peay single-game record with 487 yards of total offense. His 194 rushing yards in that game set the program's single-game rushing record for a quarterback.⁶ He also threw a season-high four touchdown passes.²

Parson led the United Athletic Conference (UAC) in total offense per game (312.2), passing yards per game (250.3), points responsible for (222) and yards per pass attempt (9.21).²

Parson was one of 30 finalists for the 2025 Stats Perform Walter Payton Award, which honors the national offensive player of the year in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). He was the fourth Austin Peay player named a finalist.⁶ He finished 10th in the final voting with 23 points.⁷ Austin Peay finished 7-5 and went undefeated at home.⁸

How is Chris Parson's 2026 season going?

Through eight games of the 2026 season, Chris Parson has completed 109 of 171 passes for 1,766 yards, 12 touchdowns and 1 interception, with a 172.5 passing efficiency rating. He has rushed 96 times for 339 yards and 8 touchdowns. Austin Peay is 6-2 overall and 2-1 in UAC play.³

Parson announced in December 2025 that he would return to Austin Peay for the 2026 season. He said, "We've got unfinished business."⁸

Before the 2026 season, Parson was named UAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, FCS Football Central Second Team All-America and Stats Perform FCS Third Team All-America.² He was also named to the Stats Perform Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List.⁹

What did Chris Parson do at Mississippi State?

Chris Parson played two seasons at Mississippi State in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) before transferring to Austin Peay after the 2024 season.¹⁰ As a true freshman, he made his college debut against Kentucky on Nov. 4, 2023, and completed 6 of 14 passes for 67 yards.¹⁰

Parson made his first career start the next week, on Nov. 11, 2023, at Texas A&M's Kyle Field. He became the fifth true freshman quarterback in the SEC to start a regular-season game since 2021.¹⁰

Parson completed 11 of 26 passes for 103 yards in two games in 2023¹² and was named to the SEC Coaches All-Freshman Team.¹¹ In 2024, he played in four games as a redshirt freshman and ran 8 times for 31 yards.¹³ He was named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2023 and 2024.¹⁰

Where did Chris Parson play high school football?

Chris Parson played high school football at Duncanville High School and Red Oak High School in Texas, then at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee. As a freshman at Duncanville, he started the Texas Class 6A Division I state championship game. He played his sophomore season at Red Oak.²

As a Ravenwood junior, Parson passed for 2,309 yards and 25 touchdowns and ran for 1,007 yards and 17 touchdowns. He led Ravenwood to a 10-3 record and the TSSAA Class 6A state quarterfinals and was named 2021 TSWA Class 6A All-State.²

An injury shortened Parson's senior season to six games. He passed for 1,041 yards and 5 touchdowns, ran for 519 yards and 5 touchdowns, and was named Region 7-6A MVP.²

ESPN and On3 rated Parson a four-star recruit, and 247Sports and Rivals rated him a three-star recruit. 247Sports ranked him the No. 30 quarterback in the nation, and he attended the 2022 Elite 11 camp.² Parson committed to Mississippi State on Aug. 12, 2022, after decommitting from Florida State on July 12, 2022.¹⁴

Chris Parson career statistics

Chris Parson has passed for 4,872 yards and 35 touchdowns and rushed for 1,104 yards and 22 touchdowns in four college seasons, through Oct. 17, 2026. All 35 passing touchdowns and all 22 rushing touchdowns came at Austin Peay. Career totals are the sum of the season lines below.²,³,⁸,¹²,¹³

Chris Parson college statistics by season, through Oct. 17, 2026
Season School Games Cmp-Att Pass yards Pass TD INT Rushes Rush yards Rush TD
2026 (8 games)Austin Peay8109-1711,766121963398
2025Austin Peay12206-3263,00323516874314
2024Mississippi State40-20008310
2023Mississippi State211-26103039-90
Career26326-5254,8723592811,10422

Chris Parson honors and awards

Chris Parson's honors span high school, the SEC and the FCS.

  • 2026: UAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, FCS Football Central Preseason Second Team All-America, Stats Perform Preseason FCS Third Team All-America, Preseason All-UAC²

  • 2026: Stats Perform Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List⁹

  • 2025: Stats Perform Walter Payton Award finalist, 10th in the final voting⁷

  • 2025: Stats Perform FCS Third Team All-America, FCS Football Central Third Team All-America, First Team All-UAC, UAC Offensive Player of the Week five times²

  • 2023: SEC Coaches All-Freshman Team¹¹

  • 2023 and 2024: SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll¹⁰

  • High school: 2021 TSWA Class 6A All-State, Region 7-6A MVP, 2022 Elite 11 camp²

Austin Peay program records held by Chris Parson:

  • Career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback: 22¹

  • Single-game total offense: 487 yards, Nov. 22, 2025, at Tarleton State⁶

  • Single-game rushing yards by a quarterback: 194, Nov. 22, 2025, at Tarleton State⁶

  • Single-season total offense per game, pass efficiency, quarterback rushing yards and quarterback rushing touchdowns, all set in 2025⁶

  • Single-season touchdowns responsible for: 37 in 2025, tied⁶

Chris Parson off the field

Chris Parson graduated from Austin Peay in May 2026 with a bachelor's degree in health and human performance, with a sport and wellness specialist concentration. He is pursuing a master's degree in leadership.² He was named to the Austin Peay Athletics Director's Honor Roll for spring 2026 and served as a counselor at the Manning Passing Academy. Parson is from Brentwood, Tennessee.² His full profile is on the Austin Peay football roster.

Who represents Chris Parson?

Chris Parson is represented by Athlete Empowerment Agency (AEA), a Tampa Bay, Florida, firm that provides athlete representation, NIL services and off-field business management. AEA founder Steven Fantetti, Esq., is a Florida Bar member and an NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Certified Contract Advisor.

AEA's current clients are listed on the AEA athletes page. AEA client Damon Payne Jr. signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in April 2026. Details on AEA's NIL services and athlete representation are on the AEA site.

Athletes and families with questions about representation can start the conversation with AEA.

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Welcome to AEA: Brock Bildfell, Offensive Tackle, Canisius High School

AEA welcomes Brock Bildfell, The Badger, a 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive tackle at Canisius High School in Buffalo, New York, and a member of the class of 2027.

Welcome to AEA, Brock Bildfell. "The Badger" is a 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive tackle at Canisius High School in Buffalo, New York, and a member of the class of 2027.

The player

Bildfell has the frame college programs look for at tackle, and the nickname tells you the rest. He plays with an edge.

How AEA works with high school athletes

High school athletes work with AEA through a parent or legal guardian. The focus at this stage is education and preparation: understanding NIL rules in the athlete's state, protecting eligibility, building the brand the right way, and getting ready for the recruiting and NIL decisions that come with college.

From AEA

Brock, welcome to the family. We are glad to be in your corner, and we are looking forward to the next two seasons and everything after.

Families of high school athletes: Start the conversation.

Sources
1. AEA on Instagram (@empowerathletes), July 20, 2026.

FAQ

Who is Brock Bildfell?

Brock Bildfell is an AEA client, a 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive tackle at Canisius High School in Buffalo, New York, and a member of the class of 2027.

Does AEA work with high school athletes?

Yes, through a parent or legal guardian. AEA focuses on education, eligibility, and preparation for the NIL and recruiting decisions that come with college.

Can a high school athlete earn NIL money?

It depends on the state and the state high school association. Rules vary, and some states still restrict it. AEA helps families understand the rules that apply to them before any deal is signed.

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Congratulations Damon Payne Jr.! signed and headed to the Kansas City Chiefs. ❤️💛

AEA client Damon Payne Jr. has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent after a college career that moved from Alabama to Michigan and into the NFL. His path shows how modern athlete representation supports the full NCAA-to-pro transition: development, transfer strategy, draft positioning, and opportunity fit.

Congratulations Damon Payne Jr. @dinero.dame @DamonPayne2021  signed and headed to the Kansas City Chiefs. ❤️💛

Damon Payne Jr. Signs With Kansas City Chiefs as UDFA

Former Alabama and Michigan defensive tackle Damon Payne Jr. has officially signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft.† For an interior defensive lineman whose value is built on leverage, strength, and discipline, finding the right developmental landing spot is critical.

Payne’s college-to-pro transition is a perfect example of the modern football résumé. Represented by the Athletes Empowerment Agency (AEA), his path required careful management of transfer positioning, draft preparation, and the UDFA market.

From Elite Recruit to SEC Development

Hailing from Belleville, Michigan, Payne emerged as a premier interior defensive line prospect in the 2021 recruiting class. He possessed the base traits evaluators look for, including a national profile built around size, point-of-attack power, and a high school résumé strong enough to attract programs across the country.‡ His high school track-and-field background, including shot put and discus, also fits the profile of an interior player trained in rotational power, hip explosion, and controlled force transfer.§

Payne chose to begin his collegiate career at Alabama, entering a crowded defensive room where players are evaluated against NFL-caliber competition daily.

  • Redshirt Year: Payne redshirted his first season in 2021 to focus on strength and technique development.

  • Rotational Value: Between 2022 and 2024, he appeared in 32 games for Alabama.

  • SEC Production: He recorded 30 total tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries during that span.¶

  • System Foundation: Alabama provided Payne with a vital understanding of front mechanics and assignment reliability.

The Strategic Transfer to Michigan

Following the 2024 season, Payne needed a final college season with meaningful snaps to strengthen his pro profile. He entered the transfer portal and returned to his home state to play for the Michigan Wolverines.

This move made perfect football and geographic sense, as Michigan needed experienced interior help. It also required careful management from his representation to clarify public reporting and protect his leverage during the transfer process, including the distinction between initiating paperwork and being officially bound to a school.#

  • Senior Season Impact: At Michigan in 2025, Payne played in 13 games and made five starts.

  • Box Score: He tallied 16 total tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, and one pass breakup.

  • Accolades: He earned shared Michigan Defensive Player of the Week honors twice.††

  • Big Ten Starts: He contributed significantly in Big Ten play, including starts against Wisconsin, Northwestern, and Ohio State.‡‡

Why the Kansas City Chiefs are the Right Fit

The label of "undrafted free agent" is not an afterthought; it often allows the player and their representation to evaluate depth charts, coaching staffs, and schemes to find the best opportunity. For Payne, Kansas City offers a highly competitive but meaningful environment.

Under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs utilize a defensive system that highly values interior discipline.

  • Run Defense: Payne's sturdy frame and low center of gravity translate perfectly against the NFL run game.

  • Leverage: His background in wrestling and throwing sports helps explain his excellent understanding of force and leverage.

  • Development Path: To climb the depth chart, Payne will need to expand his pass-rush plan beyond sheer power and develop a reliable counter move.

  • Immediate Goals: Earning trust as an early-down interior defender and maintaining gap integrity will be his key to staying in the conversation.

The Role of AEA in the Modern NFL Transition

The transition from college to the professional level is no longer a simple handoff; it is a sequence of highly managed market decisions. Athletes now require representation that understands the intersection of football, law, business, and brand management.

Steven Fantetti, founder of Athlete Empowerment Agency, is listed by the NFLPA as an agent with Athlete Empowerment Agency LLC, and Michigan Tech identifies him as a certified licensed NFL Player Agent, attorney, and founder of AEA.§§ AEA supported Payne through every phase of his journey: from strategic positioning in the transfer portal to role clarity at Michigan, and finally, fit analysis during the UDFA phase. While representation cannot guarantee a roster spot, it ensures the process is aligned with an athlete's best actual opportunities.


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Signed: Caleb Williams Joins HBCU National Champion South Carolina State

AEA client Caleb Williams has signed with South Carolina State. The former Furman safety and team captain joins the HBCU national champions for the 2026 season.

Congratulations to AEA client Caleb Williams on the big move. Four weeks after entering the transfer portal, the Furman safety and team captain has signed with South Carolina State, the reigning HBCU national champions. The Bulldogs announced the signing of the "ball hawk" defensive back from Furman, and Williams is listed on the 2026 roster as a graduate student at safety, wearing No. 8.[1][2]

Why South Carolina State

South Carolina State got a good one. Williams started at strong safety in the Southern Conference, posted 53 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, two interceptions, and a forced fumble in 2024, and brings experience at both safety spots and nickel.[3] For a championship program in the MEAC, that is a plug-and-play veteran in the secondary.

The process

Williams entered the portal on Jan. 2, 2026. AEA organized his film and profile, managed program interest, and worked through the terms of the move so that the decision was his, made with full information and on a timeline that fit the spring semester.

From AEA

The next chapter will be fun to watch. Caleb, congratulations from everyone at AEA. We are with you on the field and off it, for the long run.

Athletes weighing the portal: Start the conversation.

Sources
1. South Carolina State Football on X, signing announcement, 2026. x.com/SCState_Fb
2. South Carolina State Athletics, Caleb Williams player page. scsuathletics.com
3. Furman Athletics, Caleb Williams player bio. furmanpaladins.com
4. AEA on Instagram (@empowerathletes), Jan. 29, 2026.

FAQ

Where did Caleb Williams transfer?

Caleb Williams signed with South Carolina State on Jan. 29, 2026, after four seasons at Furman. He is listed as a graduate student safety on the 2026 roster.

Who represents Caleb Williams?

Caleb Williams is represented by Athlete Empowerment Agency (AEA), led by Steven Fantetti, Esq., a corporate attorney and NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor.

How long does the transfer portal process take?

It varies. Williams went from entering the portal to signing in four weeks. AEA manages the film, the program conversations, compliance, and the terms so the athlete can decide on his own timeline.

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Tyremii Williams, First Team All-Conference DB at Butte College, Enters the Transfer Portal

AEA client Tyremii Williams, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound defensive back and first team All-Conference selection at Butte Junior College, has entered the transfer portal with interest from several major programs.

AEA client Tyremii Williams has entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound defensive back was a first team All-Conference selection at Butte Junior College in Oroville, California, this season, and he already has interest from several major programs.

The season

Williams, a Tampa native out of Robinson High School, earned NorCal All-Conference honors at Butte in 2025 with 36 tackles and an interception, and he was a preseason All-America selection at the junior college level.[1] He began his college career at West Hills Coalinga in 2023.

What he brings

Length and speed at corner, with the frame to match up outside. Junior college defensive backs with his production and measurables get Division I looks, and Williams had them before the portal window opened.

Update

Williams signed with Central Michigan and enrolled in January 2026, where he is listed as a fifth-year defensive back.[1]

From AEA

The junior college route is the hard way, and Tyremii earned every look he is getting. AEA's job was to make sure the right programs saw the film and that the move was made on his terms. Congratulations on the next chapter.

Junior college athletes with Division I interest: Start the conversation.

Sources
1. Central Michigan Athletics, Ty Williams player bio. cmuchippewas.com
2. AEA on Instagram (@empowerathletes), Jan. 2, 2026.

FAQ

Who is Tyremii Williams?

Tyremii Williams is an AEA client from Tampa, Florida, a 6-foot-2 defensive back who earned first team All-Conference honors at Butte College in 2025. He signed with Central Michigan in January 2026.

Can junior college players use the transfer portal?

Junior college athletes recruit to four-year programs through their own process, and AEA manages it the same way: film, profile, program interest, compliance, and the terms of the move.

Does AEA work with junior college athletes?

Yes. AEA represents athletes at every level who are seeking representation, NIL opportunities, or help managing the move to a four-year program.

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Josiah Harris, All-Conference Safety at Gardner-Webb, Enters the Transfer Portal

AEA client Josiah Harris, a 6-foot-2, 197-pound All-Conference safety at Gardner-Webb, has entered the transfer portal with interest from several top programs. He led the conference with five interceptions.

AEA client Josiah Harris has entered the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2, 197-pound safety from Villa Rica, Georgia, was an All-Conference selection at Gardner-Webb in 2025 and is already drawing interest from several top programs.

The season

Harris led the conference with five interceptions in 2025, three of them in one game against Tennessee State, and earned second-team All-OVC-Big South honors at defensive back.[1][2] At his size, with that ball production, he profiles as a safety who can cover ground on the back end and finish plays.

What he brings

Length, range, and turnovers. Harris is a center-field safety who turns quarterbacks' mistakes into possessions, and a program adding him gets a proven starter at a premium position.

Update

Harris withdrew from the portal and is listed on Gardner-Webb's 2026 roster as a senior.[3]

From AEA

Whether the right answer is a new program or the one you already know, the goal is the same: the athlete makes the decision with full information and the right terms. Josiah, AEA is with you either way.

Athletes weighing the portal: Start the conversation.

Sources
1. NC Football News, "2025-26 North Carolina FCS Football Transfer Portal Tracker." ncfootballnews.com
2. AEA on Instagram (@empowerathletes), Jan. 2, 2026.
3. Gardner-Webb Athletics, Josiah Harris player bio. gwusports.com

FAQ

Who is Josiah Harris?

Josiah Harris is an AEA client and a 6-foot-2 safety at Gardner-Webb from Villa Rica, Georgia. He earned All-Conference honors in 2025 with five interceptions.

Did Josiah Harris transfer?

Harris entered the transfer portal in January 2026 and later withdrew. He is listed on Gardner-Webb's 2026 roster.

Can an athlete withdraw from the transfer portal?

Yes. An athlete can withdraw and return to his current program if the school agrees to keep him on the roster. That is one reason to have representation managing the timeline and the conversations on both sides.

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Caleb Williams, Furman Safety and Team Captain, Enters the Transfer Portal

AEA client Caleb Williams, a multi-year starter at safety and team captain at Furman, has entered the transfer portal. The Tampa native can also play nickel and is an asset to any secondary.

AEA client Caleb Williams has entered the transfer portal. A multi-year starter at safety and a team captain at Furman, Williams is a season veteran who can also play nickel, and he is an asset to any secondary.

The resume

Williams arrived at Furman from Tampa Jesuit, where he was a two-time first-team All-State selection and a team captain. He earned SoCon All-Freshman honors in 2022, started at strong safety in 2023, and took over the starting job for good in 2024: 53 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, a forced fumble, and two interceptions, including a 43-yard return against Wofford.[1]

What he brings

Williams has played both safety spots and nickel, blocked a punt, and started in the Southern Conference, one of the deepest leagues in FCS football. He is the kind of veteran a defensive staff can plug in on day one.

Update

On Jan. 29, 2026, Williams signed with South Carolina State. Read the signing post on the AEA blog.

From AEA

The portal is a business decision with a short clock, and AEA's job is to make sure the athlete controls it: the film, the conversations, the timeline, and the terms. Caleb, we are with you for the whole process.

Programs interested in Caleb Williams, and athletes weighing the portal: Start the conversation.

Sources
1. Furman Athletics, Caleb Williams player bio. furmanpaladins.com
2. AEA on Instagram (@empowerathletes), Jan. 2, 2026.

FAQ

Who is Caleb Williams?

Caleb Williams is an AEA client from Tampa, Florida, a multi-year starting safety and team captain at Furman who also plays nickel. He entered the transfer portal in January 2026 and signed with South Carolina State on Jan. 29, 2026.

What does an agent do when an athlete enters the transfer portal?

AEA manages the process: organizing film and a profile, fielding and vetting program interest, keeping the athlete compliant with NIL and transfer rules, and negotiating the terms of the next stop so the athlete controls the decision.

Can AEA help me with the transfer portal?

Yes. AEA represents collegiate athletes through the transfer process, including NIL strategy at the new school. Use the Contact page to start the conversation.

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Congratulations Coach Pat Carter: Ole Miss Wins the Sugar Bowl

AEA client Pat Carter and the Ole Miss Rebels beat Georgia 39-34 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on New Year's night, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal win that sent Ole Miss to the semifinals.

AEA client Pat Carter rang in 2026 with a trophy. On New Year's night at the Caesars Superdome, Ole Miss beat Georgia 39-34 in the 92nd Allstate Sugar Bowl, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, and Carter, the Rebels' assistant wide receivers coach, walked out of the locker room holding the Sugar Bowl Classic champion trophy.

The game

Georgia had beaten Ole Miss in the regular season. The rematch came down to the final seconds: Lucas Carneiro's 47-yard field goal with six seconds left put the Rebels ahead, and a safety on the ensuing kickoff closed it out. The two teams combined for 30 points in the fourth quarter in front of a sellout crowd of 68,371.[1]

The win moved Ole Miss to 13-1 and into the CFP semifinals against Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. It was also the second win for head coach Pete Golding, promoted from defensive coordinator after Lane Kiffin left for LSU.[1]

Coach Carter's road here

Carter played wide receiver at Louisville and spent four seasons in the NFL, including a spot on the Miami Dolphins' roster in 2011. He joined the Ole Miss staff in 2023 after coaching high school football in Texas.[2] In Oxford he has worked with a receiver room that has carried the Rebels' offense, including through a coaching change and a playoff run.

Why AEA represents coaches

Coaches negotiate contracts, change jobs, and build personal brands the same way athletes do, and the stakes rise with every win. AEA's coaches representation covers contracts with institutions and NFL teams, brand partnerships, public relations and appearances, business management, and off-field ventures.

From AEA

Congratulations, Coach. Your leadership in the wide receiver room through a season of change shows in the way that group played in New Orleans. AEA is proud to represent you, and we are looking forward to what comes next.

Coaches and athletes: Start the conversation.

Sources
1. Allstate Sugar Bowl, "Rebels kicker Lucas Carneiro boots Ole Miss to 39-34 victory in 92nd Allstate Sugar Bowl against Georgia," Jan. 1, 2026. allstatesugarbowl.org
2. Sports Illustrated, "Rebels Hire Two New Analysts, Including Former Ole Miss Running Back Enrique Davis," Feb. 14, 2023. si.com
3. AEA on Instagram (@empowerathletes), Jan. 2, 2026.

FAQ

Who is Pat Carter?

Pat Carter is an AEA client and assistant wide receivers coach at Ole Miss. He played wide receiver at Louisville and spent four seasons in the NFL before moving into coaching.

What did Ole Miss win in the 2026 Sugar Bowl?

Ole Miss beat Georgia 39-34 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2026, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, and advanced to the CFP semifinals.

Does AEA represent coaches?

Yes. AEA represents coaches in contracts with institutions or NFL teams, brand partnerships, public relations and appearances, business management, and off-field ventures.

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