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Jimmy Sexton (sports agent)

Jimmy Sexton is a prominent sports agent, currently serving as Co-Head of Football and Head of Coaching at Creative Artists Agency (CAA). He joined CAA in 2011 and has established himself as a leading figure in the representation of football coaches and players. Sexton graduated from Evangelical Christian School in 1982 and the University of Tennessee in 1986.


August 22, 1963: Jimmy Sexton Born

On August 22, 1963, Jimmy Sexton was born. He would later become a prominent sports agent.

1982: Graduates Evangelical Christian School

In 1982, Jimmy Sexton graduated from Memphis's Evangelical Christian School.

1984: First Contract as Sports Agent

In 1984, Jimmy Sexton signed his first contract as a sports agent with Reggie White, who later became a Hall of Famer.

1986: Graduates from University of Tennessee

In 1986, Jimmy Sexton graduated from the University of Tennessee.

1987: Licensed by NFL Players Association

In 1987, Jimmy Sexton became the youngest agent ever to be licensed by the National Football League Players Association.

2011: Joins Creative Artist Agency

In 2011, Jimmy Sexton joined Creative Artist Agency as a sports agent.

2015: Forbes List of Most Powerful Sports Agents

In 2015, Jimmy Sexton was listed on the Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful Sports Agents.

2018: Forbes List of Most Powerful Sports Agents

In 2018, Jimmy Sexton was listed on the Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful Sports Agents.

2019: Forbes List of Most Powerful Sports Agents

In 2019, Jimmy Sexton was listed on the Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful Sports Agents.

2020: Forbes List of Most Powerful Sports Agents

In 2020, Jimmy Sexton was listed on the Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful Sports Agents.

2024: Represents Top College Football Coaches

As of 2024, Jimmy Sexton represents 7 of the 10 highest paid college football coaches, 14 of the 16 SEC head coaches, and 7 NFL head coaches.