The Protect U Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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, w...

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...

The windstorm of National Signing Day has passed, and Protection United’s success continues to shine. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson introduce the newest Protect U Crew members who will be taking their talents to the next level, along with an exclusive interview with future Murray State Racer Rocco Devita. Jay and Jake also take time to welcome the newest member of Protection United’s staff, Chase Ki...

The Houston Chronicle published its article releasing the All-Greater Houston teams. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson give their thoughts and reactions to many members of The Protect U Crew being named to the 1st, 2nd, and Private School teams. Jay and Jake continue to highlight the many commitments and offers that pour in for the 2026, 2027, and future classes. On top of the numerous offers, members o...

In the evolving world of college sports and the complications with Name, Image, and Likeness agreements, it is important to find legal support ot go over contracts with a professional set of eyes. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sit down with Protection United’s Sports Attorney, Josh Frieser, to go over some of the pitfalls that come with negotiating contracts in the collegiate sports world and how pr...

The closing of the transfer portal means that no more athletes may enter their names, but that doesn’t mean that the journey is over. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson discuss their opinions on the first-ever singular portal while highlighting some of the remaining Protect U Crew talent that schools can pick up. Talented Protect U Crew members were honored through their selections to various All-State t...

The ongoing transfer portal has created a lot of moving pieces, both from outside and within The Protect U Crew. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sit down to break down the players on the move while congratulating the members of The Crew who have found their new collegiate homes. From this transfer class, Tucker Parks joins the show to discuss his journey in a quarterback-heavy portal while searching f...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson welcome the wonderful viewers at home into the new year by also welcoming two new members to The Protect U Crew. With the transfer portal still wide open and players flying in and out at breakneck speeds, a little time to get to know the newest members coming straight from the portal allows their talents to shine even brighter. With the dust settled on the early signing...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson welcome Protect U Crew member Tice Williams for an exclusive interview ahead of his bowl appearance on January 2nd. His Texas State Bobcats get ready to appear in the Armed Forces Bowl, and the hosting duo wants to get some insight into how he has battled through adversity to reach this point and just how amped up he is to make a postseason appearance. Addie Ferrell joi...

Another wave of hype comes from The Protect U Crew members playing in the Texas UIL D1 and D2 State Championships. With North Shore and C.E. King taking on tough opponents, Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson analyze the matchups and congratulate the winners and new state champions that join The Crew following their success on Saturday. Jay and Jake welcome Jalen Mickens onto the Protect U Podcast for som...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson break down the recent news of Protect U Crew Banner Athlete D.J. Lagway’s recent announcement to enter his name into the transfer portal. With massive amounts of buzz surrounding the former Gatorade National Player of the Year’s next destination, the duo looks to separate the speculation from the truth. Two Protect U Crew members still carry their teams at the Texas Sta...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson break down the incredible success of The Protect U Crew as they continue their push through the playoffs. The Texas crew continues to hold strong, including a headlining performance that led to the first state championship of the 2025-26 season for a Protect U Crew member. The early window for college football’s national signing day closed over the past week, but Protec...

Another strong week of performances from Protect U Crew members sparks a high-flying segment of Ball & Get the Call. Playoff performances and the potential for state championships within The Crew have the duo excited to rattle off another sensational series of plays and highlights from the brightest stars in the Protect U catalogue of players. Jay and Jake bring on their biggest guest yet, in...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sit down to break down the upcoming playoff schedule for the High School members of The Protect U Crew. As the seasons draw closer to state championships, the heat of postseason play brings out the best in the stellar members of Protection United’s high-flying high schoolers.  Jay also takes time to detail his recent efforts in negotiating with colleges on behalf of the...

Heavy action over the weekend saw elite play from the Protect U Crew. Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson take time to go through the highlights of the college and high school stars in another weekly edition of Ball & Get the Call, with a special guest giving his thoughts on his team’s most recent win. New additions to the Protect U Crew jump on the stage through their stellar play on the gridiron. Th...

Following the decision by the NCAA to bring the multiple transfer portal windows down to one, Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson take time to discuss the implications of the selected dates across the NCAA landscape.  Jay and Jake also break down the newest additions to the Protect U Crew, including another 2028 QB and the team’s first basketball player. With their additions, the Protect U Crew continues...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson sit down to celebrate Protection United’s 1st Birthday. A trip down memory lane tells the stories of how far the people and places have come in just a year spent growing Protection United into what it is today. Some flashy new additions to the Protect U Crew lead the way for new heights at the high school level. Jay and Jake take the time to welcome the latest wave of a...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson prepare for another round of highlighting the talented members that make up the Protect U Crew. A few firsts and stand-out performances from the weekend lead the way in another edition of Ball & Get the Call. News out of Ohio breaks that the state will be leaning towards expanding its NIL regulations for high schoolers. Jay and Jake discuss the legal ramifications t...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson come fresh off their visit to Fort Worth and TCU’s campus to break down their exciting visit to one of the nation’s coolest facilities. Pictures, videos, and stories are all shared in the TCU takeover featuring Protect U Crew members and families. Protection United also welcomes some new members to the ever-expanding Protect U Crew, with three high school talents lookin...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson enter another week of exciting news, with stunning moves from members of the Protect U Crew lighting the landscapes of their respective states on fire. High schoolers and a prep-school member lead the way in Ball & Get the Call. New broke last week about the NCAA’s decision to create a single transfer portal in January for college football. Jay and Jake break down t...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson take time to thank the viewers and subscribers to honor the channel’s 100-subscriber milestone over the last 10 episodes. The celebration continues as members of the Protect U Crew also celebrated high-performance games over the weekend. More drama in the NCAA and college football world has led to Jay and Jake discovering new opportunities for athletes that might extend...

Jay Mickens and Jake Wilson take another look at the shining examples of standout athletes in the high school ranks of the Protect U Crew. Fresh updates promise to highlight the best of the best when it comes to what Protect U’s athletes can offer to those looking for their commitments.   Jay and Jake also discuss the inner workings of the sports agency world, with big splashes in coaching changes...