The Protect U Podcast

Big moves were made by members of the Protect U Crew over the weekend, with Jalen Mickens, Dylan Kinney, and Samara Coleman drawing attention to themselves in all the right ways. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson break down the best of their weekend action while highlighting their special attributes. Another wave of Protect U Crew members hit the presses, with Texas high school athletes leading the fron...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson review recent updates with college and high school members of the Protect U Crew. Some made their first steps in the collegiate world, while others made big-time impacts for their high school teams to kick off another week of packed action. Jay and Jake also discuss the newest additions to the Protect U Crew, with out-of-state athletes serving as the headlining acts for...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson celebrate the recent announcement of D.J. Lagway’s commitment to the Protection United Crew, marking a huge moment for both Protection United and the Florida star quarterback. Jay and Jake also discuss the first steps taken by collegiate members of the Protect U Crew as they make their first impressions on the colleges that trusted them for their play. With the first we...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson discuss the final changes to the Protect U Podcast studio, including the newly hung images of the “Protect U Power 5” athletes. Jay and Jake give a run-down of their roles in the Protect U ecosystem and what their season has in store. With the 2025 athletic season soon arriving, Jay and Jake break down recent photos and footage of TCU volleyball star Samara Coleman and...

The inner workings of NIL are complicated, but Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson break down the process of how NIL Go works and why it has become a necessary part of the collegiate landscape. Following a successful trip to Louisiana, Jay and Jake discuss some of the new out-of-Texas additions to the Protect U Crew. Their high school careers in a state that allows NIL for high schoolers help in showing w...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson discuss their weekend roadtrip to Louisiana, where they hosted the first Protection United Exposition. With collaboration from Coach Justin "Jay-Jay" Francois, top flight talent got a first hand experience of Protect U's opportunities. Jay and Jake also cover the complications of high school NIL at the state level. With different states allowing high schoolers to make m...

The debut of Netflix's SEC Football: Any Given Saturday series has the college football world buzzing, as it tracks the 2024 college football season with the Florida Gators, LSU Tigers, Tennessee Volunteers, Alabama Crimson Tide, and the rest of the Southeastern Conference. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sat down with DJ Lagway's mother, Nikita Lagway, as she details her point of view of watching her...