Built For Saturdays

Our Story

We are former Division 1 teammates from Bryant University who lived the grind together. We founded Built For Saturdays to bridge the gap between locker room reality and NIL opportunity. By combining a record-breaking All-American career with deep strategic experience, we provide athletes the blueprint to build, monetize, and protect their brands from the college level to the pros.

Marc Taglieri

Co-Founder | 2025 MBA Graduate

Former D1 Tight End with 5 years of experience, holding an MBA with a background in Finance and Supply Chain. He leverages his technical expertise to provide athletes with high-level NIL strategy and business oversight.

Landon Ruggieri

Co-Founder | Former All-American WR

All-American and the 2024 nation-leader in receiving touchdowns, Landon was invited to and participated in Rookie Mini Camps with both the New England Patriots and New York Giants, bringing experience to navigating the professional path.

Our Athletes

LINCOLN FISHER

Wide Receiver | Holy Cross

Patriot League Rookie of the Week (Oct '25). A dynamic playmaker for the Crusaders. Known for elite ball skills and red-zone reliability.

COLIN MELENDEZ

Tight End | Mercyhurst

A physical and versatile Tight End for the Mercyhurst Lakers. High IQ playmaker known for elite blocking technique and reliable hands.

ISAIAH THACKER

Wide Receiver | Ball State

An explosive playmaker with elite speed and route-running, Isaiah is a dynamic threat for the Ball State receiving corps.

MIKE THACKER

Defensive Tackle | Ball State

A high-motor interior force known for his strength and disruption, Mike is a premier piece of the Ball State defensive line.

DRAKE LUSK

Linebacker | Bryant

A high-intensity, sideline-to-sideline playmaker known for his elite closing speed and presence in the run game for the Bryant Bulldogs.

Official Partners

Strategic brand alignments and NIL sponsors. Click image to view.