The Protect U Podcast

Protect U Podcast: Rounding Out 2026, Staff Additions, and the Protect U Bracket Challenge

The Class of 2026 was a successful ride for Protection United, with every member of The Protect U Crew finding a home at the collegiate level. Rounding out the 2026 class are Jackson Day and David Brewer IV, who take their basketball and football talents to the next level, respectively. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson take time to congratulate the talented Protect U Crew Members while sitting down for an interview with David Brewer IV to discuss his last ride at Fort Bend Travis. More offers continue to pour in for The Protect U Crew, making this the eighth straight episode of offers coming in for Protect U Athletes. Jay, Jake, and Chase King break down the most recent wave of offers while providing some insight into how strong The Protect U Crew continues to become. The newest addition to Protection United’s Staff joins the Podcast to discuss what she brings to the table from the social media world. Jay and Jake prepare to introduce her to the audience while readying for one of the best sports times of the year, with March Madness coming down the tracks.

Protect U Podcast: The Houston Rivals Camp 2026 Prospect Interviews, and Even More Offers

Rivals’ Houston camp took place over the weekend, with many members of The Protect U Crew joining the ranks of those attending to show their stuff in front of nationally accredited scouts. Jay Mickens, Jake Wilson, Chase King, and Logan Mahoney spent Sunday connecting, watching, and filming the talented Protect U Crew members who made the tough cuts while describing their time in the midst of one of the nation’s biggest talent pools. With the class of 2026 getting ready to graduate and make the jump to college, Jay and Jake sit down with Class of 2026 Crew Members Rollie Pinto and Ryan Randolph to discuss their “Last Rides”. The two members of The Protect U Crew offer different perspectives and different paths to college, and our hosts take the journey with them towards the next level. Offers continue to pour in for Protect U Crew members, with many reaching the double-digit mark. Jay, Jake, and Chase sit down to go through the most recent wave of offers for the future collegiate stars, with exciting opp

Protect U Podcast: NIL Tax Breaks, a Protect U World Record, and Battle 7-On-7

Recent news of Mississippi’s House passing a bill that would offer a tax break on NIL earnings for college athletes has led to debate online. Hosts Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson break down the recent change and how it may lead to other states following suit if they hope to remain competitive in the college sports sphere. Dillon Micthell continues to light the track and field world on fire, setting a U18 World Record for the 60-meter dash. Jay and Jake give high and justified praise to Dillon and the other Protect U Crew members leading the charge in another loaded segment of Crew in the News. A sun-scorched Jake is just a taste of the action Protection United experienced over the weekend, with Battle 7-On-7 taking place at nearby C.E. King High School. Jay, Jake, and Chase King share their thoughts on the loaded weekend while highlighting the great talent on display from across the nation.

Protect U Podcast: Hot Topics, Fresh Off the Presses, and Entering the Dragon’s Den

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.

Protect U Podcast: Fresh Additions to The Crew, New Partnerships, Class Assessments

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.