Colby Drost
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL, PARAGON SPORTS CONSULTING
PARTNER, EDGE SPORTS MANAGEMENT
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Colby Drost founded Paragon Sports Consulting in 2019 and joined Edge Sports Management, an NHLPA-certified agency, as a Partner in 2024. With more than 27 years of experience in hockey, he brings a strategic, player-first approach to advising, development, and professional representation.
Under his leadership, Paragon has helped more than 150 players earn NCAA Division I commitments, securing over $30 million in scholarships and financial aid, with an average Division I scholarship value exceeding $205,000.
Through his partnership with Edge Sports Management, Colby works closely with players navigating the NHL Draft, professional free agency, and critical career transitions. His experience includes advising NHL Draft selections Jayden Kurtz, Brent Solomon, Zach Wooten, and Trenten Bennett, among numerous others.
Prior to founding Paragon, Colby served as Director of Scouting for the Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) from 2015 to 2019, contributing to 19 NHL Draft selections and more than 80 NCAA Division I commitments.
His expertise spans NCAA eligibility and compliance, junior and collegiate placement, CHL pathways, and long-term career strategy.
Colby earned his B.A. from the University of New England and Master of Legal Studies from Northeastern University.
For direct inquiries: colby@paragonsportsconsulting.com