QB54 Update | Shark Tank Season 17
Mike Silva’s childhood football pastime came to life years later after he and his brother searched for a way to play with just two people. That idea grew into QB54, a pair of chairs that convert into a full football setup, turning ordinary seating into touchdown machines for families and fans. Will the sharks believe QB54 can score big? Let’s find out in our QB54 update and pitch recap.
If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to QB54 after
Mike pitched his backyard football game on
In terms of a QB54 update, the company received a boost in media attention and sales shortly after its episode aired.
| Shark | Result |
| Barbara Corcoran | No offer |
| Kevin O’Leary | No offer |
| Michael Strahan | No offer |
| Lori Greiner | No offer |
| Robert Herjavec | No offer |
Shark Tank QB54 Pitch
- Entrepreneur: Mike Silva
- Business: Sports and outdoor recreation
- Ask: $350,000 for 10% equity
- Result: No deal
- Shark: None
Mike began his pitch to the sharks by confidently introducing the QB54 as a new way to play football anywhere by turning ordinary chairs into a portable game.
He demonstrated how the chairs folded from rest mode into game mode.
Each set included two chairs, two goal posts, a football, a carrying bag, a pump, and a steel needle.
Mike explained that people used it at the beach, at tailgates, and in backyards. He said kids loved it, parents joined in, and even seniors played it in driveways.
To prove the fun, he invited Robert Herjavec and guest shark Michael Strahan to test it. They tossed the football and scored points while the other sharks laughed and cheered.
Kevin O’Leary admitted he thought it would flop, but found it surprisingly good. Michael agreed and called it a fun game.
After the demo, Michael asked about sales. Mike said they sold over 50,000 units with $7.5 million in lifetime revenue.
Lori Greiner confirmed the figure and asked how long he had been in business. Mike explained they started in late 2016 and had done $1.63 million in sales the previous year.
Meanwhile, Michael wanted to know if the business was profitable. Mike said yes, with margins at about 10%.
Barbara Corcoran asked if the game was a family project. Mike explained that he and his brother invented it as kids, using garbage cans and their father’s truck antenna to make a football game for two players.
Lori then asked about pricing. Mike said sets sold for $169 to $189.99, and it cost $32 to make before tariffs, and $37 after.
Michael asked if his brother was still part of the company. Mike said no, explaining that he had to buy him out after challenges with a marketing company and rising shipping costs during COVID.
Robert asked how much Mike spent on ads. Mike said $700,000, with a customer acquisition cost of $80. Kevin pointed out that ad spend was cutting into profits.
Again, Robert wanted to know how he was paying for it. Mike admitted he took out a $150,000 loan against his house to keep the business going.
Lori followed up by asking if anyone had tried to copy the product. Mike said it was fully patented and had never been knocked off.
Lori said she admired his effort but felt it wasn’t the right fit for her. She went out.
Barbara said she respected his persistence but didn’t share his excitement, so she dropped out as well.
Kevin said he didn’t see enough clarity in how Mike controlled acquisition costs, so he passed. Robert added that after nearly a decade, the business seemed flat, and he went out too.
That left Michael. He praised the idea and suggested NFL licensing as a possible path.
However, he said the game required in-person demos to sell and didn’t see strong growth online. For that reason, he also passed.
With no offers from the sharks, Mike left without a deal. He admitted it was a tough blow but said he believed in QB54 and planned to keep pushing forward.
Keep reading our QB54 update to find out what happened to Mike and his company.
Shark Tank QB54 Update
While Mike didn’t receive an offer from the sharks despite an impressive pitch, the aftereffects of
Our QB54 update found that after the episode aired, he saw a surge of media attention and, as a result, a big increase in sales.
On his website, Mike highlighted features in major outlets like ABC, Fox, and Yahoo Sports.
Additionally, they’ve added a new product to their store: a 9-inch Throwback Football featuring vintage logos from all 32 NFL teams.
In an interview with My Central Jersey, Mike shared that he had applied to the show multiple times and never heard back. However, in May 2025 his wife had heard about in-person auditions, which eventually led to Mike being chosen to pitch the sharks.
Despite the lack of offers, there’s no doubt QB54’s
We will keep monitoring Mike and circle back for another QB54 update in the coming months.
In the meantime, you can order QB54 directly from their website or find it at select Dick’s Sporting Goods stores.
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Marvin Uzor
Marvin Uzor is a content contributor for Shark Tank Recap. He specializes in crafting engaging, well-researched content that delve into the latest Shark Tank stories, keeping readers hooked. He has a soft spot for his favorite Shark Tank companies, Bombas and Doorbot, known for their innovation and impact.