Kelli Masters discusses misogyny in NFL agent culture
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Kelli Masters, the NFL's first female agent to represent a first-round draft pick, shared her experiences of sexism in the industry during a recent interview on "Front Office 360." She recounted a confrontation with a prominent male agent who told her she did not belong at the NFL Combine. Masters stood her ground, asserting her place in the sport and emphasizing that she would not be the last woman to enter the field. Her career highlights include representing several notable players and being named one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Sports by Bleacher Report in 2014.
- •Kelli Masters signed first-round pick Gerald McCoy before the 2010 NFL Draft.
- •She faced misogynistic remarks from male agents at her first NFL Combine.
- •Masters stood up to a leading agent's derogatory comments.
- •She has represented players such as Tress Way and David Moore.
- •Masters published an autobiography titled 'High Impact Life.'
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Women Don’t Belong in This Industry’ – Female NFL Agent Exposes Misogynistic Culture She Faced Breaking Into the League
"Kelli Masters became the first female NFL agent to represent a first-round draft pick when she signed defensive tackle Gerald McCoy before the 2010 NFL Draft. McCoy was selected No.
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