The Protect U Podcast

Joining Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson inside Studio Triple J is another group of talented members of The Protect U Crew. A group full of commitments, the DB-U title comes true with the duo of Crew members coming into the studio, with College Park defensive backs James Cabarrus and Jordan White.
Another Hot Topic broke over the last week, with recent news that June was the most expensive month in NCAA recruiting history. The wave of revenue shared income being spread to the many colleges across America evened the playing field by allowing every school to schedule a wave of visits. 
Jay and Jake also break down the recent release that the NCAA’s Clearinghouse rejected upwards of $90 million in NIL deals for college athletes. With loads of money on the table left unattainable, Protect U dissect the reasons why many of the deals went unfulfilled and how things need to be done right.

Multiple changes were announced over recent weeks that will affect the college football landscape starting in 2027. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson prepare to discuss the ramifications of the 5 for 5 Eligibility change and the shortening of the transfer portal in a Hot Topic Discussion.
Jay and Jake welcome another wave of Protect U Crew members into Studio Triple J for exclusive interviews about their recruiting, commitments, and personalities. Taking turns in the hot seat this week are Lake Creek’s Dakota Clarke, North Shore’s Tony Guillory, and Ridge Point’s Logan Davis to answer the pressing questions asked by their kindly hosts.
The July 4th weekend gave opportunities for The Protect U Staff to take a brief breather in the heat of summer to take vacations and visit friends and family. Jay and Jake drop in to see just what it was that everyone was up to over the United States’ 250th Birthday.

Future Utah Ute and current Grand Oaks Grizzly, Darnell Jackson Jr, joins The Protect U Podcast to discuss his recent commitment. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson share first-hand experience of their time with Darnell, along with the excitement of another Protect U Crew member making their commitment to the next level.
Also joining The Protect U Podcast is State Champion Brandon Hebert. The North Shore High School talent prepares to make his announcement for the collegiate level in another live commitment on The Protect U Podcast. Jay and Jake welcome the Mustang for one of the biggest moments in his football career.
A bright and sunny College Station awaited the many members of The Protect U Crew as they headed to Aggie-Land for the Texas State 7-On-7 Tournament. Many members of the Protect U Staff also took the trip to capture content, spread the word, and make connections in one of the most heated competitions in the nation.

Another very special guest joins The Protection United Podcast to make their announcement live from inside Studio Triple J. This time, it's Ethan Williams, who surged onto the scene to become one of the most sought-after wide receivers in the 2027 class. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson prepare for another interview and stunning commitment in this week’s episode. 
Also joining the PUP is Cayden Williams, the Willis High School linebacker who announced his commitment to North Texas over the last week. Jay and Jake welcome him into the studio to discuss his thought process on how he landed on the Mean Green as his future home at the collegiate level.
Lastly, Jay tells the stories from his most recent trip to Utah, where the Ute program opened their arms to hear about insight on Protect U Crew members as well as advice on potentially building an in-house financial advising.

The Protect U Podcast welcomes another member of The Crew to make their commitment live from Studio Triple J! This time around, Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson bring Joshua Banks into the studio to make his long-awaited decision about where he will take his talents at the collegiate level.
Recent evaluations of Protect U Crew members leads Jay and Jake to celebrate their achievements. Four-star and three-star evaluations, along with a few commitments, are all a part of the celebration on this week’s episode. 
The start of summer brings graduations from the 2026 class. Jay Arnold joins the studio to celebrate the recent Protect U Crew graduates who will be taking their talents to the next level following their graduation ceremonies over the past weeks.

The big announcement of 3-star talent, J’Lynnd Kellow, has come! After many years of hard work and effort on the football field, the time has arrived for J’Lynnd to make his announcement for where he will call home. Join Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson as they prepare for the announcement of Kellow’s commitment live on The Protect U Podcast.
Another flashy wave of offers came in for members of The Protect U Crew, with many breaking the ice and securing their first collegiate offers. Jay, Jake, and Chase King celebrate the achievements of the talented Protect U Crew in another episode featuring their offers.
A hefty week of travel took Jay all around the U.S., with multiple visits needed to join the high-caliber members of The Crew. His stories and photos pair with Jake’s recent trip to Italy, making it his first time leaving the States.

Take a trip down memory lane as Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson discuss some of the best Protect U Podcast moments from the first half of 2026. With insightful interviews, memorable moments, and lots of laughter, the first half of 2026 gave a lot to look back on.

Description:Two big-time additions to The Protect U Crew headline the newest episode of The Protect U Podcast. Jay Mickens, Jake Wilson, and Chase King welcome the pair of stars through their thorough insight and personal excitement, and the opportunities that will surely come.
A successful opportunity to present at Atascocita’s Parent Night in the North Houston area meant that Protection United was able to present its strengths to the invested parents of the Eagle athletes. Jay, Jake, and Jay Arnold open the floor to discuss their experiences as centerpieces of Atascocita’s informational expo.
With summer just around the corner, Jay takes time to discuss the recent wave of Protect U Crew members taking trips during the opening weeks of visit season. With some schools wanting to talk brass tacks

Recent news out of Florida brings forward an interesting case between legal athlete representation and personal relationships between a coach and player. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson comb through the details of the story and provide insight as to how the situation went wrong and what parents need to look out for.
An action-packed weekend saw The Protect U Staff spread out to various places, including the DJ Lagway Football Camp hosted at Willis High School. Jake shares his experience as a panelist and key participant in the important offseason experience.
In addition to DJ’s Camp, Sunday brought a great opportunity for members of The Protect U Crew to capture some content going over their unique recovery process. With time spent at Cryo of The Woodlands, Jake and Big Jay break down the importance of capturing the key moments and how chilling the experience was.

A recent arbitration ruling involving The College Sports Commission gave more strength and legislative power over determining whether multimedia partners work as “associated entities.” Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson break down the Breaking News as the headlining act in a loaded episode.
Joining The Protect U Podcast for the first time is Protection United’s Financial Business Consultant, Sanjay Khare. With his knowledge of the financial world, Sanjay brings tremendous insight into his exclusive interview with Jay and Jake.
Returning to his always entertaining segment, Jason Philips prepares to tell more of his personal story. With the journey to the NFL still yet to come, Jay and Jake prepare for more wisdom and laughs during this week’s Keepin’ It Real with J-Phil.