The Protect U Podcast

A fresh article from ESPN’s Paula Lavigne sheds light on recent trends and developments in the darker side of athlete representation. Luckily, Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson take time to separate Protection United and its professional credibility from the “Street Agents” in a hot topic discussion. 
Recent articles from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football also highlight key members of The Protect U Crew, with a total of four athletes getting some respect in another edition of Crew in the News. Jay and Jake discuss the narratives around these highlighted talents and how their special abilities are well-deserving of outside coverage.
Jay, Jake, and Chase King took the weekend to pay off a mutual partnership with The John Cooper School by touring the facility. In addition to the tour, the trio, along with Head Coach Erik DeHaven, took the opportunity to enlighten the next generation of high school athletes on the importance of representation in an increasingly hectic football world.

The hype of National Signing Day continues to ring through The Protect U Crew, with Randy Mills taking time to come to the studio to discuss his journey. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sit down to take the trip with Randy as he prepares to take his talents and stature to Colorado State Pueblo.
The floodgates continue to bring in new talent to The Protect U Crew, with Jay and Jake welcoming in two new athletes from different backgrounds. A college and a high school athlete make for a diverse and enticing tandem to announce in another round of Protect U Crew Additions.
Addie Ferrell returns to The Protect U Crew to vent out her frustration with college courses. With calculus climbing the list of her least favorite classes, she decides to get Jay’s and Jake’s opinions on what their least favorite classes were from their time in college in another edition of Crunch Time with Addie.

The windstorm of National Signing Day has passed, and Protection United’s success continues to shine. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson introduce the newest Protect U Crew members who will be taking their talents to the next level, along with an exclusive interview with future Murray State Racer Rocco Devita.
Jay and Jake also take time to welcome the newest member of Protection United’s staff, Chase King. An introduction to the viewing audience allows the duo to shine the light on Protection United’s growing support system, while allowing Chase to flex his football knowledge as an introduction to the newest members of The Protect U Crew.
Lastly, the trio gets time to think on another hard-hitting question from Addie Ferrell. With birthdays being a recurring theme on the Protect U Podcast, the question of changing your birthday date comes up in another edition of Crunch Time with Addie.

The Houston Chronicle published its article releasing the All-Greater Houston teams. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson give their thoughts and reactions to many members of The Protect U Crew being named to the 1st, 2nd, and Private School teams.
Jay and Jake continue to highlight the many commitments and offers that pour in for the 2026, 2027, and future classes. On top of the numerous offers, members of The Crew have set the bar incredibly high during national competitions, raising the stakes for everything that's to come in the future.
Two flashy new additions to The Protect U Crew lead the way in New to the Crew. Jay and Jake prepare to roll out the red carpet in a thorough display of highlights, graphics, and talent for the dynamic duo that throw their names into the next level of recognition.

In the evolving world of college sports and the complications with Name, Image, and Likeness agreements, it is important to find legal support ot go over contracts with a professional set of eyes. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sit down with Protection United’s Sports Attorney, Josh Frieser, to go over some of the pitfalls that come with negotiating contracts in the collegiate sports world and how proper care can go a long way. 
With the transfer portal closing down, colleges have started to flood members of the Protect U Crew with their well-deserved offers. Jay and Jake take time to fire off some of the offers being received by The Crew as they rack up offer after offer in the recruiting onslaught.
Lastly, Addie Ferrell returns to ask the important questions on “Crunch Time with Addie”. This time, the question of who would play Jay and Jake in a movie about their lives throws a loop at the duo, who have to weigh star power against their life stories.

The closing of the transfer portal means that no more athletes may enter their names, but that doesn’t mean that the journey is over. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson discuss their opinions on the first-ever singular portal while highlighting some of the remaining Protect U Crew talent that schools can pick up.
Talented Protect U Crew members were honored through their selections to various All-State teams. Jay and Jake pay their due diligence by naming and discussing the cream-of-the-crop when it comes to top-end talent within The Protect U Crew.
In light of recent game-show dominance at the Early 2026 Class Event, Jay and Jake play a simplified game of Triple “J” -eopardy with questions curated by Addie Ferrell, Madison Lamb, and Logan Mahoney. The two hosts go head-to-head to determine who will emerge supreme in a battle of sports-related knowledge.

The ongoing transfer portal has created a lot of moving pieces, both from outside and within The Protect U Crew. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sit down to break down the players on the move while congratulating the members of The Crew who have found their new collegiate homes. From this transfer class, Tucker Parks joins the show to discuss his journey in a quarterback-heavy portal while searching for his future program.
Jay and Jake also welcome the newest members of The Protect U Crew by highlighting three bright athletes with even brighter futures. Defensive strongmen and an offensive anchor bolster the latest wave of Protect U athletes.
An opportunity to discuss the futures of the 2026 class was a welcome one for Protection United, but the fun of in-studio interviews was just the tip of the iceberg. With exclusive footage, take a trip with Jay, Jake, Addie Ferrell, Logan Mahoney, and the early signees of the 2026 Protect U Crew as they enjoy freshly cooked food and the heat of battle in the all-in 2026 Class Event.

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson welcome the wonderful viewers at home into the new year by also welcoming two new members to The Protect U Crew. With the transfer portal still wide open and players flying in and out at breakneck speeds, a little time to get to know the newest members coming straight from the portal allows their talents to shine even brighter.
With the dust settled on the early signing period, Jay and Jake have the opportunity to welcome the early signees of The Protect U Crew into the studio for in-person interviews. Thought-provoking questions and answers come with regularity as six high school members of The Crew give their thoughts on what it means to be a future D1 athlete.

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson welcome Protect U Crew member Tice Williams for an exclusive interview ahead of his bowl appearance on January 2nd. His Texas State Bobcats get ready to appear in the Armed Forces Bowl, and the hosting duo wants to get some insight into how he has battled through adversity to reach this point and just how amped up he is to make a postseason appearance.
Addie Ferrell joins the show for a second straight week to give her thoughts on some of the best moments from the Protect U Podcast. The laughs and milestones that have come in these episodes will be graded on her opinions as Jay and Jake take a similar trip down memory lane.
Lastly, Jay, Jake, Justin Woods, and Addie all give their thoughts on New Year’s resolutions that they want to tackle head-on as Protection United ticks over into 2026. Personal and professional goals cross over in a reflective segment around Protect U Resolutions.

Another wave of hype comes from The Protect U Crew members playing in the Texas UIL D1 and D2 State Championships. With North Shore and C.E. King taking on tough opponents, Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson analyze the matchups and congratulate the winners and new state champions that join The Crew following their success on Saturday.
Jay and Jake welcome Jalen Mickens onto the Protect U Podcast for some insight before Louisiana Tech’s bowl game matchup in the Independence Bowl on December 30th. Hard-hitting questions and fascinating answers from one of the Protect U Banner Athletes in another interview during the Crew in the News.
More athletes and transfer portal targets join The Protect U Crew in one of the single biggest waves of talent that Protection United has experienced. Whether looking for a new collegiate home or trying to generate hype while in high school, the newest members of The Crew all look to make a strong impression.