Rawlings signed professional football running back Steven Jackson to an endorsement contract for Rawlings NRG Quantum football helmets. Jackson will serve as the primary helmet endorser, joining professional running backs Ronnie Brown and Frank Gore on Rawlings Football Advisory Staff.
“I really like the fit and feel of the helmet, and I feel protected and secure when I wear it,” Jackson said. “Im looking forward to being the face of Rawlings and their Quantum football helmet and increasing their presence in the NFL.”
“Were excited to add Steven to our Football advisory staff as we continue our commitment to develop helmets that meet the protective needs of today’s athletes at all levels,” said Mike Thompson, senior vice president of marketing for St. Louis-based Rawlings. “Watching Steven locally, we appreciate his hard-hitting, physical playing style and are excited to see him lead the evolution of the Rawlings Football brand. We recognize the factors of style, comfort and technology that Steven looks for in a helmet and the NRG Quantum meets his high-level demands.”
Jackson will wear the Rawlings NRG Quantum helmet on-field this season and appear in the company’s print, digital and video marketing materials and promotions, including dynamic content on rawlingsfootball.com and facebook.com/rawlingsfootball.
Rawlings is a unit of Jarden Corp.
