On a warm day in Rutherford, New Jersey,, Sean Stellato wasn’t in a boardroom negotiating million-dollar contracts. He was on a football field, surrounded by kids whose eyes lit up at the chance to learn from NFL-caliber mentors.
“It’s about giving back,” Stellato says, his eyes reflecting a fiery mix of purpose and pride. “Tommy and I ran a charitable football camp here for underprivileged children. You might just have that one moment when you can impact a kid’s life — and there’s no price tag for that.”
For Stellato, renowned as one of the NFL’s most dynamic agents, it’s always been about more than the game. It’s about family, heritage, and heart — and using every platform he’s earned to make a difference.
Born and raised in a proud Italian-American family, Stellato’s roots run deep — and they fuel his mission today.
“I’m here with a lot of passionate Italian Americans and a lot of legends,” he says. “It’s really special. I know my grandmother’s smiling down.”
For Stellato, community isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a calling. Even as he navigates the cutthroat world of pro football, he’s guided by a mantra he learned early on: “If I can do it, you can do it.”
Behind every big-name signing and media headline is an agent who refuses to settle. For Stellato, that’s a daily commitment.
“It’s about the man in the mirror — what you can control,” he says. “Tommy’s working every day, and I’m trying to be the best agent I can be every day, servicing my guys.”
The journey’s never static. Even after the adrenaline of draft day fades, the mission remains: “What have you done lately in the National Football League?”
Seventeen years ago, Stellato launched his own football camp in Boston. Today, that camp is a lifeline for countless kids who dream of bigger things.
“I’m helping a lot of kids — and that’s what it’s about,” he says. “Tommy and I share that vision: we want these kids to compete, develop, and have a memorable day. We want them to know that if he can do it, they can do it.”
That mindset isn’t just talk — it’s a blueprint. Stellato believes in the power of opportunity and the responsibility of those who have it to share it.
Beyond the football field, Stellato’s love for sports runs deep. When asked about basketball, he can’t hide his grin.
“You already know who I’m rooting for — the Knicks!” he says, laughing. “I’ve been all about New York. It’s been so good to me.”
His connection to the Knicks is more than just fandom. Decades ago, he was a ball boy at Madison Square Garden, catching glimpses of legends like Rick Brunson, whose son Jalen is now lighting up the league.
“Sitting at Celebrity Row with Tommy, it’s like a concert and a basketball game all in one,” Stellato says. “It’s special — the fans, the energy — they deserve it.”
For Stellato, success isn’t measured solely by contracts or commissions. It’s measured by the kids he inspires, the communities he lifts, and the relationships he builds along the way.
“It’s almost surreal sometimes,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s about how you keep showing up, how you keep giving back.”
In a world that demands flash and instant results, Sean Stellato’s unwavering heart and tireless hustle stand out. And if you ask him, he’ll tell you: it’s only the beginning.