Shreveport (La.) Evangel Christian quarterback Peyton Houston, who is drawing attention as the top prospect in the 2027 class, signed a landmark NIL deal.
It was announced Thursday that the rising sophomore has signed with Houston leaf trading card. Take Advantage of Louisiana Name, image and likeness Houston benefits from substantial financial compensation.
Houston’s first signature trading card is expected to be available in the coming weeks.
The deal was negotiated by the IFA (Athletes’ Association) and Lionheart Sports Agency. On Wednesday, May 15, Houston became the first-ever high school student-athlete to sign an exclusive NIL deal with the IFA. A week later, he got his first major NIL deal.
Houston is the latest athlete to form a partnership with Leaf Trading Cards. He joins 2025 five-star quarterback Julian Lewis and 2025 elite four-star quarterback Georgia McIntyre in the high school rankings. The Leafs also signed former Tennessee five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava, former Florida State five-star quarterback DJ Lagway and former USC Heisman-winning quarterback Caleb Williams.
“I thank God for having a platform that I can use to not only impact myself, but my entire team and community,” said Houston. “Being able to partner with one of Leaf’s top card brands is a blessing and I can’t wait Continue to grow with them in the future.”
As a candidate city for 2027, Houston has not yet been ranked.
To date, Houston has received offers from Mississippi State University, Texas Tech University, Louisiana Tech University, Purdue University, Texas A&M University, Grambling State University, University of Houston, TCU, Mississippi State University, Marshall University , Arkansas, University of Pittsburgh, SMU and Colorado State, among others.
IFA has grown from zero clients in its inception to one of the most respected NFL agencies in the industry, currently representing more than 25 NFL clients and counting.
As the 2021 NIL era in college sports dawns, IFA meaningfully establishes itself as one of the preeminent experts and thought leaders in this growing field. In the process, IFA now exclusively represents more than 20 of the NIL’s college football clients and has assisted its clients in negotiating several new collective transactions over the past two transfer portal cycles. IFA’s expertise and reputation, as well as its differentiating strengths in negotiation and branding, set the agency apart in a market that is still maturing.
