Special to the
Opelika Observer
Auburn University alum and former member of Auburn Football’s gameday staff Adam Richelieu was recently named to the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his work at the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).
The primary liaison between the NFLPA and NFL agents on player contract issues, Richelieu brokered an agreement to standardize rookie contract language and has created several new statistical categories related to contract finances. He’s also played a key role in driving up position-specific contract values; wide receiver salaries are up more than 35% in the last three years.
Richelieu worked as an events manager for the Auburn Athletics Department from 2013 to 2014. He now serves as the primary liaison between the NFLPA and NFL agents on player contract issues, working alongside agents to help negotiate contracts on behalf of NFL players.
For more information to read more of his bio, visit www.forbes.com/profile/adamricheliu.