Full Breakdown
Nathan Peterman Shifts from NFL Quarterback to Sports Agent at Range Sports
6/4/2026, 4:54:31 AM
Transition to Player Representation
Former NFL quarterback Nathan Peterman has joined Range Sports’ football division as a player agent. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, he will report to NFLPA veteran Kyle Strongin and focus on talent identification, NIL representation, and, after certification, NFL player representation.
Playing Career Overview
Peterman was selected in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Over eight years he played for the Bills, Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears, appearing in fifteen games with five starts. He is best known for throwing five interceptions in the first half of his rookie start. A May 2026 rookie minicamp tryout with the Denver Broncos did not result in a contract, leading to his retirement and shift to representation.
Key Figures and Organizations
- Nathan Peterman – former quarterback, now agent-in-training.
- Kyle Strongin – NFLPA-certified agent at Range Sports.
- Range Sports (Range Football) – with fifteen members in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Houston, Dallas and Jacksonville, representing more than sixty NFL and NIL clients, including Brock Purdy, Cam Skattebo, Riley Moss and BYU commit Ryder Lyons.
Timeline of Relevant Events
- April 2017 – Drafted by Buffalo (5th round).
- 2017-2025 – NFL career with Bills, Raiders, Bears.
- May 2026 – Unsuccessful tryout with Denver Broncos.
- June 3 2026 – Hired by Range Sports.
Data and Statistics
- NFL career: 8 seasons, 15 games played, 5 starts.
- Notable rookie start: 5 interceptions in first half.
- Range Sports: 15 staff members, >60 represented athletes.
Why It Matters
Peterman’s move shows a pathway for former players to enter athlete representation, using experience with roster volatility, injuries, and contract negotiations. His perspective may improve guidance for high-school and college athletes navigating NIL deals and the jump to professional contracts.
Official Statements & Responses
Peterman said his experience “living through what I’m now getting tested on in the CBA” equips him to help younger athletes facing roster uncertainty. He added he hopes “to help a younger person that’s on a similar journey.” Range Sports called the hire an expansion of its talent-identification capabilities, noting its roster of over sixty NFL and NIL clients.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I got to live through what I’m now getting tested on in the CBA,” — Nathan Peterman, former NFL quarterback
- “Being up and down on a roster, being put on IR, negotiating contracts. I hope I can help a younger person that’s on a similar journey.” — Nathan Peterman
What’s Next
Peterman is expected to earn NFLPA certification in the coming months, after which he will take on full representation duties for NFL prospects. Range Sports plans to integrate his scouting insights into its recruitment pipeline and expand NIL advisory services.
