Villanova Professional Football Competition

The Fifth Annual Villanova Law Professional Football Negotiation Competition will be held VIRTUALLY on March 28-29th, 2025. The competition is a two-day event that will feature students from around the country negotiating deals for NFL unrestricted free agents. Judged by professionals in the industry, students will develop oral advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills, while also building an understanding of NFL contracts and the salary cap.

This year’s competition will be held virtually.

Registration: $350 for one team $500 for two teams (deadline is March 14, 2025)

Payments must be made at the time of registration.

The competition is open to all levels of competitors but is particularly intended for those who will potentially competing for the first time (1Ls and first-year graduate students). Each school may register up to two separate teams, consisting of 2-3 students in the competition. Students from different schools and programs can compete as one team. Team members must be enrolled in a JD program or sports-specific programs. There is no limit to the number of coaches or professors that may observe the negotiation, but no coaching can take place during the timed rounds. A full list of rules will be emailed to competitors and coaches when player assignments are announced.

Host or Publisher Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law