The Protect U Podcast

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson break down the recent news of Protect U Crew Banner Athlete D.J. Lagway’s recent announcement to enter his name into the transfer portal. With massive amounts of buzz surrounding the former Gatorade National Player of the Year’s next destination, the duo looks to separate the speculation from the truth.
Two Protect U Crew members still carry their teams at the Texas State Championships. Brandon Hebert and Dillon Mitchell represent Houston and their respective teams in the UIL 6A Division I & II Championships, respectively. Jay and Jake pay respects to the talented athletes, along with the other members of the Protect U Crew who have made their marks in the postseason.
A special guest joins the Protect U Podcast, with Samara Coleman making a big splash in the NCAA Volleyball Transfer Portal. Samara sits down with Jay and Jake to discuss her journey through the portal and where her landing spot will be amongst the many collegiate schools looking to employ her talents.

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson break down the incredible success of The Protect U Crew as they continue their push through the playoffs. The Texas crew continues to hold strong, including a headlining performance that led to the first state championship of the 2025-26 season for a Protect U Crew member.
The early window for college football’s national signing day closed over the past week, but Protection United was in the trenches making sure that each member of the 2026 class knew their next home. Jay and Jake discuss the overall success of the 2026 Early Signing Day, while also highlighting the next steps in the collegiate journeys for the Protect U Crew.
Lastly, Jay and Jake reflect on the hectic signing period with some of their favorite moments. From the business side of negotiations to the personality-driven interviews fresh off the signing, Jay and Jake respect the massive commitment that comes with, well, committing.

Another strong week of performances from Protect U Crew members sparks a high-flying segment of Ball & Get the Call. Playoff performances and the potential for state championships within The Crew have the duo excited to rattle off another sensational series of plays and highlights from the brightest stars in the Protect U catalogue of players.
Jay and Jake bring on their biggest guest yet, in size and in reputation. A chance to sit down with the mountainous Jai’Storm Knight allows the duo to pick the brain of one of the most talented offensive linemen in the nation by getting to know who the real Storm is. 
Jay and Jake also prepare to announce a collaboration that has been in the making for months. With many members of The Protect U Crew preparing to enter the NFL ranks, the people behind the scenes at Protection United have been working hard to secure a partnership with Legacy Sports Advisors, bringing together the dynamic talents of both agencies for a promising future.

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sit down to break down the upcoming playoff schedule for the High School members of The Protect U Crew. As the seasons draw closer to state championships, the heat of postseason play brings out the best in the stellar members of Protection United’s high-flying high schoolers. 
Jay also takes time to detail his recent efforts in negotiating with colleges on behalf of the college and graduating members of The Protect U Crew. Numbers continue to grow, and Jay explains how the inner workings of the collective world work with respect to the families and athletes trying to get their fair share of the collective cake.
The duo also remembers more chaotic days before the NCAA stepped in to solidify the rules of the NIL world. When deals were massive and schools were more unbalanced than ever, things behind the scenes have been ironed out significantly. Jay and Jake take a trip to retell some of the wildest stories from the “pre-regulation era” of the NCAA, from the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Heavy action over the weekend saw elite play from the Protect U Crew. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson take time to go through the highlights of the college and high school stars in another weekly edition of Ball & Get the Call, with a special guest giving his thoughts on his team’s most recent win.
New additions to the Protect U Crew jump on the stage through their stellar play on the gridiron. Three players, including teammates of current members of The Crew, join Protection United in another edition of Rising Stars.
Jay and Jake also stop through some of the wildest stories from the NIL world before the “Regulation Era”, when deals were large and the controversies were even larger. With things simmering down since, the duo talks through how much better the NIL world has become in balancing talent across the NCAA.

Following the decision by the NCAA to bring the multiple transfer portal windows down to one, Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson take time to discuss the implications of the selected dates across the NCAA landscape. 
Jay and Jake also break down the newest additions to the Protect U Crew, including another 2028 QB and the team’s first basketball player. With their additions, the Protect U Crew continues to grow stronger on top of players showing their best stuff in Ball & Get the Call.
In the changing internet landscape, Jay and Jake bring Addie back into the huddle to showcase some of the best moments from Protect U Crew members on TikTok. With humor and virality taking center stage, the Crew stunts in the TikTok sphere, with their personalities being the driving forces.

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sit down to celebrate Protection United’s 1st Birthday. A trip down memory lane tells the stories of how far the people and places have come in just a year spent growing Protection United into what it is today.
Some flashy new additions to the Protect U Crew lead the way for new heights at the high school level. Jay and Jake take the time to welcome the latest wave of athletes to the Protecion United umbrella of talent, with plenty of time to showcase their strengths to the wider sports community. 
Lastly, Jay and Jake discuss their recent trip that took them to three states in less than 24 hours. Stops in Ruston, Houston, and Jacksonville highlighted a jam-packed weekend for the Protect U Podcast hosts as they met up with multiple Protect U athletes.

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson prepare for another round of highlighting the talented members that make up the Protect U Crew. A few firsts and stand-out performances from the weekend lead the way in another edition of Ball & Get the Call.
News out of Ohio breaks that the state will be leaning towards expanding its NIL regulations for high schoolers. Jay and Jake discuss the legal ramifications that will be debated and voted on as another state could expand opportunities for high school athletes.
Jay and Jake welcome Addie back to the P.U.P. for a brand new segment called Crunch-Time with Addie. Hard-hitting questions centered around the sports world fill the first edition of Crunch-Time with Addie as Jay and Jake respond off the cuff with their honest opinions.

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson come fresh off their visit to Fort Worth and TCU’s campus to break down their exciting visit to one of the nation’s coolest facilities. Pictures, videos, and stories are all shared in the TCU takeover featuring Protect U Crew members and families.
Protection United also welcomes some new members to the ever-expanding Protect U Crew, with three high school talents looking to prove their stuff to college programs. Jay and Jake are ready with highlights and breakdowns of their careers so far.
Jay and Jake also take time to appreciate the weirdness of college coaches. Having seen some of the best meltdowns and quotable moments in coaching history, the duo takes time to appreciate some of the wildest quotes to come from headlining coaches in the college football world.

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson enter another week of exciting news, with stunning moves from members of the Protect U Crew lighting the landscapes of their respective states on fire. High schoolers and a prep-school member lead the way in Ball & Get the Call.
New broke last week about the NCAA’s decision to create a single transfer portal in January for college football. Jay and Jake break down the critical information from the announcement while giving their thoughts on how the system is an improvement for the sport.
Jay and Jake welcome more members to the Protect U Crew, with two high schoolers who are looking to expand their influence by paying off their trust in Protection United.
Lastly, Jay must guess the chosen stadiums of Big 12 schools, as picked by Jake, in the second edition of Where They Play?