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How to Choose the Right NFL Speaker for Your Event

For Americans, football is much more than a sport. It’s a way of life. Those who are truly passionate about the game know that it teaches both athletes and spectators that through hard work, anything is possible. It also conveys the importance of discipline and the value of getting back up when you’ve been knocked down, of leadership and teamwork and how anything is possible when everyone on a team is working towards a common goal.

Football players are excellent motivational speakers for these reasons. As dedicated professional athletes, they have faced adversity, pushed themselves beyond their limits and understand that success requires sacrifice.

Additionally, many of our NFL speakers have overcome challenges off the field as well. From the difficulty of balancing both a relationship and a career to the trials of parenting, finances, mental health and personal development, we can find and athlete to match the theme of your event for most any topic.

But before making your final decision, we recommend considering the following points when searching for a NFL motivational speaker for your next engagement:

The Speaker’s Background

Are you looking for a NFL speaker from a specific team or with ties to your state or community? Are you on the hunt for a football player motivational speaker who has experienced poverty to speak at your local homeless shelter fundraiser? Or an athlete that has a history of promoting the importance of education who can speak to your students?

At Sports Speakers 360, we are proud to offer the most extensive roster of NFL speakers of any sports talent booking agency. Thus, we can help you identify presenters who have the experience you are looking for— whether it’s professionally or personally.

The Speaker’s Availability

There are several factors to consider with regard to an athlete’s availability. The first is to remember that the more renowned a football motivational speaker is, the busier their schedule is likely to be. Also, a former NFL player motivational speaker will have a less demanding schedule than a player who is currently on a team. So, if you’re looking to hire one of our most recognized players, booking well in advance is key.

Another factor to be aware of is the flexibility in scheduling the date of your event. If the date of your engagement is set in stone, it may be more challenging to secure your first-choice athlete. However, if you are planning your event far enough in advance that you can opt between two or three potential dates, it will be easier for one of our NFL speakers to accommodate your schedule.

Lastly, it would be wise to contemplate how you can make your offer more appealing to your potential hire. Our NFL speakers are more likely to agree to a speaking opportunity if the price of travel, meals, and/or accommodations will be covered. Additionally, if your event benefits an organization or a particular group of people, communicating that information along with your goals may pique your chosen speaker’s interests.

The Speaker’s Strengths

It is important to remember that each NFL speaker has their own unique style and methods of presenting. Some of our current and former football player motivational speakers are great at commanding large audiences and energizing venues full of people while others prefer more intimate settings. Some are comfortable giving a keynote while others prefer a moderated interview format. Depending on your needs, we can help you select the perfect fit.

How Sports Speakers 360 Makes Hiring an NFL Speaker the Easiest Its Ever Been

One of the aspects that sets our sports talent booking agency apart from others in the industry is the longstanding, professional relationships we have with our NFL speakers.

As one of the leading speaker bureaus and sports talent agencies in the United States, we pride ourselves on providing effective and professional services and solutions to our clients. We work diligently to bridge the gap between both parties, going above and beyond to ensure a smooth and convenient hiring experience for all involved.

Furthermore, we have a fantastic team of speaking engagement coordinators who can assist you with the following:

  • Coordinating speaker arrival times and other scheduling needs
  • Contract negotiations
  • Speaker photo and bio
  • Logistical requirements (laptop for slideshow or video presentations, microphone preferences, directions to the venue, on-site contact information, security requirements, green room needs, etc.)
  • Identifying the ideal speaker for your special occasion

If you need assistance with duties other than those listed above, we encourage you to reach out to one of our friendly customer service representatives today. We are always happy to provide specialized assistance whenever possible.

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Adam Taliaferro

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Adam Taliaferro learned to walk again after being paralzyed from the neck down during a football game in 2000 while playing for Penn State. He was given a 3% chance of walking again. 

Adam Thielen

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Adam Thielen is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings who was named to the 2017 and 2018 Pro Bowls. He attended Minnesota State Mankato and was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2013. 

Alan Faneca

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Hall of Fame offensive lineman Alan Faneca spent 13 seasons in the NFL and enjoyed most of his success with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a nine-time Pro Bowler and six-time first-team All-Pro. 

Andrew Whitworth

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Andrew Whitworth has played in the NFL for 16 seasons, the last five for the Los Angels Rams. He became the oldest offensive lineman in NFL history to start a title game when he did so in Super Bowl LVI agains the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Andy Reid

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Andy Reid is the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs and led the franchise to its first championship in 50 years with a 31-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. 

Beanie Wells

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Beanie Wells is a former running back who played collegiately at Ohio State and in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals. He was a first-team All-Big 10 pick his sophomore year in college. 

Benjamin Watson

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Benjamin Watson played tight end in the NFL from 2004-2019 primarily for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. He was a finalist in 2018 for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. 

Bill O'Brien

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Bill O'Brien has served as the head coach of the NFL's Houston Texans since 2014. Prior to the Texans, he was head coach at Penn State. 

Bob Stoops

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Bob Stoops served as the head football coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1999-2016. He led the Sooners to the 2000 national title and is the winningest coach in program history. 

Brandon Brooks

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Brandon Brooks is a retired offensive lineman who played in the NFL for 10 seasons, including six for the Philadelphia Eagles. The three-time Pro Bowler was a member of the Eagles\' team that won Super Bowl LII. 

Brett Keisel

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Brett Keisel played as a defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 12 seasons from 2002-2014 and was a two-time Super Bowl champion. 

Brian Kelly

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Brian Kelly was named head football coach at Notre Dame in 2009 and led the Fighting Irish to the national title game against Alabama in the 2012-13 season. 

Brian Mitchell

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Brian Mitchell played in the NFL as a running back and return specialist for 14 years, including 10 season with the Washington Redskins. He won a Super Bowl with the Redskins in 1992. 

Brian Urlacher

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One of the top linebackers of his era, Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher played for the Chicago Bears from 2000-2012 and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2005. 

Bronco Mendenhall

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Bronco Mendenhall has served as the head football coach at the University of Virginia since 2016. Prior to that, he coached at BYU for 11 seasons from 2005-2015. 

Bruce Arians

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Bruce Arians currently serves as head coach of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He previously served as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2013-2017. 

Bryant Young

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Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bryant Young played his entire 14-year career with the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team. 

Calvin Johnson

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Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson was arguably the most dominating wide receiver during his time in the NFL with the Detroit Lions from 2007-2015. He was a six-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro. 

Carson Palmer

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Carson Palmer spent 15 seasons playing quarterback in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders. In college, he won the Heisman Trophy in 2002 while at USC. 

Case Keenum

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Case Keenum currently plays quarterback for the NFL's Cleveland Browns. He first signed with the Houston Texans in 2012 out of the University of Houston, where he set numerous NCAA records. 

Chip Kelly

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Chip Kelly is the current head football coach at UCLA. He formerly served as head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles and at Oregon, where he led the Ducks to three straight Pac-12 titles. 

Chris Reis

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Chris Reis is a retired NFL player who is best remembered for his time playing with the New Orleans Saints and recovering an on-side kick in Super Bowl XLIV that helped the Saints to a win over the Indianapolis Colts. 

Chris Weinke

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At age 28, Florida State quarterback Chris Weinke became the oldest Heisman Trophy winner when he won the award in 2000. He also led the Seminoles to the 1999 National Title. 

Cliff Avril

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Cliff Avril played in the NFL as a defensive end from 2008 - 2017 for the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions. He was a member of the Seahawks' team that won Super XLVIII over the Denver Broncos. 

Dabo Swinney

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Since taking over the helm of the Clemson football program in 2009, Dabo Swinney has positioned his program among the nation's elite and has achieved great success, winning national titles in 2016 and 2018.