Tom Brady, future Hall of Famer, on colleges, NIL and state of flag football

Future Pro Football Hall of Fame Tom Brady has his hands in various entities these days, from being a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders to his broadcasting gig with FOX Sports. Now, financial giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. has enlisted Brady and several high-profile athletes to create an athlete council that helps athletes navigate every aspect of their financial lives.

Others on the council include Alex Morgan, A’ja Wilson, Sue Bird, Jalen Brunson, Ally Love, Megan Rapinoe, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Dwyane Wade, who is the chair of the council. The first meeting was held on Wednesday, before the athletes and J. P.

Morgan Wealth Management CEO Kristin Lemkau met with the press at JPMorganChase’s new $3 billion headquarters in midtown Manhattan. JPMorganChase says the athletes will meet periodically with leaders to discuss unique financial needs and guide program development tailored to elite performers. Brady spoke with USA TODAY Sports after the council on a variety of topics, including college athletics, flag football, and his daily motivation.

The interview was edited for clarity. Tom Brady talks NIL and life after football USA TODAY SPORTS : If you were named the commissioner of college athletics, what would be the first thing you would change? Tom Brady: I think there's a lot of people thinking about this right now and trying to come up with the right solutions.