Jordy Culotta said a sports agent was kicked out of a Baton Rouge high school 2 weeks ago

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Sounds like something callic high would do.

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Catholic can’t be the only school that would kick out a sports agent who was trying to build a relationship with a player.

Honestly, I think this will be more and more frequent the longer the NIL is in place. Kids will need someone to help get their name out, manage schedule, and probably give financial advice. I think this could be a good thing if done correctly, but we all know it won’t be.

"A good thing " for high school kids? Do you know any 16-17-18 year old kid who needs his schedule managed or financial advice? Under La.'s NIL laws, a kid can have an agent represent him in any NIL negotiations but can't represent the kid beyond that, specifically with regards to professional leagues. So this agent is going to sign up this high school - aged kid, stay with through 3 yrs of college....and never perform any illegal agent duties? How many honest agents are out there? How many out for their own good??? An agent has already, apparently, convinced a 5 star QB in Ohio to potentially sit out his senior year of HIGH SCHOOL before signing with Ohio State. UPDATE: the kid just announced he will be skipping his senior year of high school & enrolling in Ohio St. where he can supposedly start receiving NIL monies. And rest assured Ohio St. already has the money lined up. In 2 - 3 -4 yrs how bad will it be?

I actually think most of them need financial guidance. Especially athletes, since statistics show a majority of them are financially drained a few years after they exit the league. That is professional statistics I know, but there aren’t any for younger athletes yet.
We are talking about kids who are coming from families who may be depending on this kid being the next big superstar, so when they do make money the whole family and friend group is lined up for their share. Look at Trent Richardson.
ETA: I also said if done correctly, so most of your comment doesn’t apply to what I said.

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The kid is out of Texas

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Southlake Carroll HS in DFW area. Football powerhouse... causing a lot of hurt feelings and anger in that area

I saw a comment somewhere that he was leaving because UIL won't allow NIL for HS athletes, but it's not allowed because the Texas Legislature said only college athletes in the law that was approved.

Can’t we Gordon the Man on the Truck! He spends more on advertising than any law firm in Louisiana, maybe he could stand on the OL instead of a semi or something be imaginative, bring in some $$$$

I am an attorney and can tell you it is legal. The law does create restrictions on minors entering into contracts , however there are exceptions. One being to further business or education, which is exactly what’s happening here.

If you would actually read the damn comment.
“I think this could be a good thing if done correctly, but we all know it won’t be.”
You are arguing with yourself on this one since I have already stated I know it won’t be done correctly.
I know a fair amount of attorneys who represent high profile clients with honesty and integrity. I know it’s unusual, but certainly not nonexistent.

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Are the payments received taxable

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Yes, it is an income and therefore taxable. The players should receive a 1099 each year from the businesses they partner with.