The NFLPA is investigating the recruitment of Geno Smith to Jay-Z's Roc Nation agency.

The recently instituted "runner rule" prohibits agents from having colleagues or friends who aren't NFLPA certified agents present for recruiting meetings.

Earlier this week, Smith's adviser John Thornton, a former NFL defensive tackle, was quoted by CBS as saying "I was in those meetings, and Jay-Z connected with him on many levels." Thornton later said he was misquoted.

Smith posted a picture of Jay-Z and himself during his re-recruitment process.