Jonathan Perzley is an American sports agent and partner at Sportstars, Inc., known for representing professional football players in the National Football League (NFL). He has been an NFLPA-certified contract advisor since 2007.
Perzley was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and attended Fair Lawn High School, where he competed in tennis and was nationally ranked as a junior.[1]
He later attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, earning both his bachelor's and master's degrees.[2] While at UF, he initially majored in architecture before switching to sports management, drawing on his athletic background.[2]
As a student, he interned with CarrSports Consulting, founded by former UF athletic director Bill Carr, an experience that helped lead him to his later role at Sportstars.[2]
Career
Perzley became an NFLPA-certified contract advisor in 2007, signing his first client, D'Qwell Jackson out of the University of Maryland.[3]
He later joined Sportstars, Inc., where he has represented numerous NFL players, including many from the University of Florida.[4] Over time, he became known for signing a large number of UF athletes, leading some outlets to describe a "pipeline" between the school and his agency.[5]
In September 2025, Perzley helped facilitate defensive back Kaiir Elam's trade to the Dallas Cowboys after the player sought more opportunities following limited playing time with the Buffalo Bills.[2]
By 2025, he represented 56 NFL players, accounting for more than 3% of the league.[2]
Personal life
Perzley is married to actress Audrey Esparza. They reside in New York City and have one son.[6]
Notable current clients
According to Spotrac, Perzley actively represents several NFL players, including:
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