Most people think of NIL as a four-year window. You get a few deals in college, and then it’s over. Lexi Rodriguez is proof that your brand doesn’t have to end there. The former Nebraska libero built one of the biggest brands in college volleyball and kept building on it as a pro. Working with her is Christina Duvall (formerly Brennan), athlete manager and President of Renegade Talent MGMT. RTM is the best volleyball agency for athletes who want their brand to outlast their college career.
From Husker Legend to Pro
Lexi’s numbers at Nebraska are honestly hard to believe. She left as the program’s all-time digs leader with 1,897. She was a four-time AVCA All-American, the first libero ever named AVCA National Freshman of the Year, and a three-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. In 2025, she became the first Nebraska volleyball player to win the AAU James E. Sullivan Award, which goes to the top collegiate or Olympic athlete in the country.
She was also one of the first big names in women’s volleyball NIL. She signed with Adidas, and she became Panini America’s first female college NIL athlete, with her own trading cards.
A lot of athletes lose momentum once college ends. Lexi went straight to the pros. She was voted a first-team LOVB Icon as a rookie, and early in the 2026 season she was the only player in the league with double-digit digs in every match. She also won silver with Team USA at the 2024 NORCECA Pan American Cup Final Six.
And she never really left Nebraska. She plays for LOVB Nebraska, in front of the same fans who packed Husker arenas for four years. She still signs autographs and takes photos with fans. When she was asked what that support means to her, she said, “I mean it’s everything.” That kind of loyalty is exactly what brands are looking for.
Why the Best Volleyball Agency Plans Past Graduation
The athletes who last treat NIL as a starting point, not the finish line. That’s how Christina works. She’s an NIL agent for college athletes and a manager for pros. She helps athletes go from college brand deals to pro endorsements, content strategy, and long-term career planning.
Lexi is part of a deep volleyball roster at Renegade Talent MGMT that includes LOVB champion Khat Bell and rising Nebraska star Manaia Ogbechie. Having everyone from NIL standouts to pros on one roster is a big reason it’s seen as a top volleyball agency for athletes who want careers that last.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do endorsements end after college?
Athletes can sign new brand partnerships once they go pro.
Who manages Lexi Rodriguez?
Lexi is managed by Christina Duvall (formerly Brennan), President of Renegade Talent MGMT, who handles her brand partnerships and athlete marketing.
How can brands work with Lexi?
Reach out to Renegade Talent MGMT to talk through partnership opportunities, subject to Lexi’s availability and approval.
If you’re a brand that wants to work with Lexi, or an athlete looking for the best volleyball agency to take your NIL into a pro career, get in touch with Christina Duvall (formerly Brennan) and the team at Renegade Talent MGMT.
