Jared Wangler played fullback for the Wolverines from 2014 to 2018 and was a four time Academic All Big Ten player. Jared studied psychology and entrepreneurship in his time at Michigan and always had a passion to pursue business opportunities that would align with his love and deep respect for college athletics.
Jared co-founded the Valiant brand in 2016 with the mission to create an apparel brand specific to the University of Michigan. Upon graduation, Jared began interning at a professional sports agency with the dream to one day become an NFLPA certified agent. Once the NCAA released their name, image and likeness (NIL) guidelines, Jared jumped at the chance to bring NIL services to Michigan athletes in a manner that aligns both with the university’s high standards and the unique needs of a student-athlete. Since founding Valiant Management Group in 2021, Jared is responsible for over $20m in NIL opportunities for Michigan student-athletes.
Jared has been instrumental in the foundation of Champions Circle®, the University of Michigan’s official NIL partner.