Guiding Athletes
on their NFL Journey
The 8180 Sports Philosophy
As a boutique agency, 8180 Sports maintains a small roster of players with premier football talent and exceptional character. Our selectivity allows us to devote complete attention to you on all matters, big or small.
We leverage our team’s professional experience and resources to guide you through the NFL, while growing your personal brand through intellectual property and NIL protection.
As a key part of your team, we collaborate with you to maximize opportunities and make early career decisions that will lead to success in the NFL and well into the future.
What can 8180 Sports Do For You?
Whether you’re a veteran, rookie, draft prospect, or student-athlete, 8180 Sports can help:
- Current NFL Players – Contract negotiation, marketing, protecting player rights, securing player benefits…
- NFL Draft Prospects – Navigating all-star games, the combine, pro/local days, 30 visits, draft prep…
- Student-Athletes – Player visibility, transfer portal, NIL, revenue sharing, scholarships…
Gabriel Opatken
8180’s NFLPA-Certified Agent
Gabriel grew up in Wisconsin and has lived in the Chicago area for over a decade. He earned his B.A. from Cornell University (2007) and law degree from Vanderbilt University (2010).
Since 2010, Gabriel has specialized in protecting intellectual property rights of individuals and small businesses, resulting in successful negotiation of over 250 contracts, including with numerous Fortune 500 companies.
Gabriel has developed extensive skills in handling complicated negotiations, diligently reviewing contracts, and reaching resolution favorable for his clients, all of which provide a strong foundation for his role as an NFLPA-certified agent.
