Built For Saturdays

As former Division 1 athletes, we bring firsthand insight into what it takes to build and protect a student-athlete’s value.

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 and Landon
Marc Taglieri

Marc Taglieri

Founder/Agent

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

Landon Ruggieri

Founder/Agent

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.

Transfer Portal

The transfer portal window is now just 10 days: January 4–13, 2027. We help athletes weigh their options, get in front of the right coaching staffs, and make every day of the window count.

Contract Negotiation

We review and negotiate NIL and revenue-share agreements so the terms, payments, and obligations work for the athlete.

Connections

We continue to build connections at every level, from college programs to brands to the next level, to maximize our athletes' exposure.

Trusted Advisors

NIL money is real income. We refer our athletes to trusted professionals who help them keep more of what they earn and build wealth that lasts beyond their playing career.

The Jones Group CPA & Advisory

Garrett Paul

The Jones Group CPA & Advisory

NIL Tax & Business Setup

Sets athletes up with the right business structure (LLC/S-Corp) and builds tax strategies that mean no missed deadlines and no surprise tax bills.

Cody Chrest
Wealth & Financial Planning

Cody Chrest

Financial Advisor

As a former NFL player, Cody knows firsthand what it's like to start earning real money young. He helps college and pro athletes turn that income into long-term wealth through investment management and retirement planning.

Independent professionals, not affiliated with Built For Saturdays. Athletes engage them directly.

Our Athletes

Lincoln Fisher

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.

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Colin Melendez

COLIN MELENDEZ

Tight End | Mercyhurst

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

Isaiah Thacker

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.

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Mike Thacker

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.

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Wyatt Whalen

WYATT WHALEN

Offensive Line | Bryant

A versatile and gritty lineman for the Bulldogs, known for his technical discipline and ability to anchor the offensive front in both pass protection and the run game.

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Datrell Jones

DATRELL JONES

Running Back | Holy Cross

An explosive offensive weapon with verified track speed and instinctive vision, Datrell brings high-level playmaking ability to the Holy Cross backfield.

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Bobby Galindo

BOBBY GALINDO

Offensive Line | Colgate

A physical mauler for the Raiders, recognized for his elite strength and aggressive finish as a lead blocker in the trenches.

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Cooper Drews

COOPER DREWS

Quarterback | Bethel University

A D3 Pre-Season All-American for the Royals, recognized for his high-level field vision, elite decision-making, and leadership as top quarterback in D3.

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Artin Balidemaj

ARTIN BALIDEMAJ

Defensive Tackle | University of Rhode Island

A powerful and relentless presence in the trenches for the Rams, Artin brings heavy hands, a quick first step, and a nonstop motor to the URI defensive front.

Gabe Aramboles

GABE ARAMBOLES

Defensive Back | Ball State

A rangy and instinctive defender in the Ball State secondary, Gabe pairs coverage skills with a physical edge.

Stefano Montella

STEFANO MONTELLA

Linebacker | Brown

An instinctive linebacker for the Bears, Stefano excels in coverage and has the speed to take away the middle of the field.

Official Partners

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

Contact Us

Ready to protect and grow your NIL value? Reach out to the team at Built For Saturdays.

built4saturdays@gmail.com