Status Pro

About Us

Shaping The Future

StatusPRO uses leading VR technology to create immersive sports gaming experiences.

Player Made

Player Tested

We Go Deeper Into The Game

We’re making moves today to shape tomorrow in the world of sports, gaming, and technology.

Founded and developed by former athletes, StatusPRO uses technology that helps players and coaches improve while letting gamers experience what it’s like to be in the trenches. By partnering with the NFL, we’ve developed first-of-their kind VR simulation titles that let users sharpen their skills, compete against others, and experience what it means to be a PRO.

BTS footage from first ever NFL PRO ERA Announcement Trailer, starring Lamar Jackson.

We work with pro athletes + best in class technology to make sure VR movements feel as authentic as possible.

WE BUILT OUR COMPANY TO USHER IN THE FUTURE OF SPORTS GAMING.

Andrew Hawkins

Co-founder

We’ve formed partnerships with tech giants like META to expand reach + produce quality games.

Portait of football player

A look at the first NFL PRO ERA title (2021).

Andrew Hawkins and Troy Jones

Our co-founders at the Disney Accelerator with MVP, Lamar Jackson + DPOY, Myles Garrett (2024).

Close up of football player

StatusPRO Team at Miami Off-site (2022).

Founders

Leadership

A Company Built By a Couple of Athletes with Bold Ambitions to Change Gaming.

Andrew Hawkins

co-founder

After earning a master’s degree from Columbia University during his seven-year NFL career, Hawk consulted for NFL and NBA teams as well as sports analytics companies. He’s also served as on-air talent for NFL media, ESPN, Amazon Studios, Discovery, and Uninterrupted.

Troy Jones

co-founder + ceo

Troy is a sports leader and business executive who came up with the spark that became StatusPro. The former Division l quarterback has moved from the QB room to the boardroom, working at Morgan Stanley, the NFL Players Association, and as the Head of Business Development & Sales at Mixed River.

Andrew Hawkins and Troy Jones

Our Team of Investors Is Helping Us Shape the Future of Sports Gaming

Our Investors

Investors

Google Ventures

Dream Sports

Haslam Sports Group

Wise Ventures

JD Sports

Alumni Ventures

Main Street Advisors

Limited Ventures

Lebron James

Drake

Maverick Carter

News

Building the future

Press Release

10/22/2024

"We Were Just the Right Amount of Crazy”: How These Football Veterans Created the First Officially Licensed NFL VR Game

Entrepreneur

Press Release

10/17/2024

10 Best VR Games For A Good Workout

DualShockers

Press Release

08/28/2024

‘NFL Pro Era’ VR Game Shifts to Live-Services Model for 2025 Edition, Adds Defensive Gameplay (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety

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