David E. Canter
David Canter (born January 4, 1973) is an American sports agent who primarily works with NFL players. A graduate of both Ithaca College and the University of Miami School of Law, he received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from Ithaca in 1995.
David Evyn Canter | |
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| Born | January 4, 1973 |
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| Education | Ithaca College, University of Miami School of Law |
| Occupation | Sports agent |
| Spouse(s) | Peri Canter (m. 2006) |
Biography
After working for the Florida Marlins during the strike-shortened season of 1994, Canter enrolled at the University of Miami School of Law. While attending law school, he had a chance meeting at a Shell gas station with former University of Miami standout wide receiver and ex-Miami Dolphin Lamar Thomas. After their meeting Thomas became Canter's first client. Canter graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1998 where he was a member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. Canter has been able to combine his football playing experience, his sports management degree, and his legal background into the formation of his own sports management and representation firm DEC Management.
DEC Management
DEC Management is the worldwide leader in athlete management, contract negotiations, marketing & endorsements, and representation. The DEC Management team works with world-class corporate partners to maximize our client’s marketing and business opportunities. DEC Management has working relationships with all of the major players in the sports and entertainment industry and all of the Fortune 500 companies. DEC Management has also Co-produced two television shows, three radio shows, and has secured major multimillion dollar marketing deals with companies.
24 Years and over $1.8 BILLION worth of negotiated NFL playing contracts Negotiated seven contracts worth a total of $178.95 million in March 2016 Negotiated a record breaking 5 year $105 million extension for DeMarcus Lawrence and the Dallas Cowboys in April 2019 Demarcus Lawrence has the most 1st year CASH in NFL HISTORY for a Defensive player with $31 million Negotiated seven contracts with guaranteed amounts totaling $97.2 million in March 2016 Represent 2 of the top 6 highest paid defensive players in NFL history (Olivier Vernon) (Demarcus Lawrence) Demarcus Lawrence is the 2nd highest paid DE in the NFL after signing a 5 year $105 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys DeMarcus Lawrence has the largest guaranteed APY for all non-quarterbacks in the NFL Reset the market for edge rushers by negotiating a five-year, $85 million contract ($17m APY) with $52.5 million guaranteed with the New York Giants for Olivier Vernon Negotiated the largest deal for a defensive end in NFL history at the time of signing (Olivier Vernon) in March 2016 The $29 million in cash Vernon earned in 2016 is the largest one-year cash payout to a defensive player in NFL history at the time of signing Negotiated a four-year, $26 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens for safety Eric Weddle, his third multi-year contract in the NFL Negotiated a 2 year $10.5 Million contract with the Los Angeles Rams for Eric Weddle at age 34, making this his fourth multi-year contract in the NFL Weddle’s contract included $13 million in guarantees and $9 million in cash in Year One, making him the 3rd-highest paid safety in the NFL in 2016 Negotiated $63.7 million in contracts for Eric Weddle Negotiated a four-year, $40 million contract with the Oakland Raiders for cornerback Sean Smith, his third multi-year contract in the NFL Smith’s contract included $20 million in guarantees and $11 million in cash in Year One, making him the 4th-highest paid CB in the NFL in 2016 Negotiated a four-year, $18 million contract with $9 million guaranteed with the Atlanta Falcons for defensive end Derrick Shelby, who entered the NFL as an undrafted in 2012 Negotiated a two-year, $7 million contract with the Carolina Panthers for Paul Soliai, his fourth multi-year contract in the NFL Negotiated $41.9 million in contracts for Paul Soliai Reset the market for free safeties by negotiating a five-year, $40 million contract ($8m APY) with $19 million guaranteed with the San Diego Chargers for Eric Weddle in August 2011 The Weddle contract included a $13 million signing bonus, the largest ever for a free safety Negotiated the first $100 million contract with the Washington Redskins for Stephen Davis (9-years, $135.75m) Negotiated a $14.4 million contract with $6.5 million fully guaranteed for Jyles Tucker after just six games in the NFL Negotiated a 3 year $8.8 million contract for Jack Crawford with $3 Million fully guaranteed at signing with the Atlanta Falcons Negotiated a 2 year $5.5 Million contract for Lerentee McCray after just playing 21 defensive snaps that season. Negotiated a 2 year $5 million contract for Joshua Bellamy after a 14 reception season.
Current clients
Demarcus Lawrence (Dallas Cowboys) Vonn Bell (New Orleans Saints) Olivier Vernon (Cleveland Browns) Cody Barton (Seattle Seahawks) Kamalei Correa (Tennessee Titans) Matt Skura (Baltimore Ravens) Trevon Coley (Indianapolis Colts) Jack Crawford (Atlanta Falcons) Chad Slade (NY Giants) Dawuane Smoot (Jacksonville Jaguars) Benson Mayowa (Oakland Raiders) Vincent Taylor (Buffalo Bills) Matt Gay (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Diontae Spencer (Denver Broncos) Lance Kendricks (Los Angeles Chargers) Domata Peko (Baltimore Ravens) Josh Watson (Denver Broncos) Chris Covington (Dallas Cowboys) Joey Ivie (Tennessee Titans) Jaydon Mickens (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Josh Bellamy (NY Jets) Tedric Thompson (Seattle Seahawks) Lerentee McCray (Jacksonville Jaguars) DJ Alexander (Jacksonville Jaguars) Daniel Ross (Dallas Cowboys) Joe Webb (Houston Texans) JJ Wilcox (Atlanta Falcons) Kavon Frazier (Dallas Cowboys) Jordan Brailford (Washington Redskins) AJ Richardson (Arizona Cardinals) Sam Irwin-Hill (Atlanta Falcons) Ufomba Kamalu (Baltimore Ravens) Tevin Jones (Dallas Cowboys)
Personal life
David is a father of three boys and resides in Davie, Florida with his wife Peri.