The Super Bowl is almost here. Most people are thinking about the game, the halftime show, or snacks (wings and pigs in a blanket, anyone?). As a speakers bureau, we can’t help but see this game as a master class in leadership, teamwork, and peak performance. 

Ready to take notes? These NFL keynote speakers will show your audience exactly what it takes to win, on and off the field. 

Emmitt Smith — NFL Hall of Famer & All-Time Leading Rusher

Emmitt Smith is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, the NFL’s all-time rushing leader, three-time Super Bowl champion, and Super Bowl XXVIII MVP. A model of consistency and competitive excellence throughout a legendary 15-year career, Emmitt now energizes audiences with lessons on leadership, discipline, and building a championship mindset that translates from the field to business and life.

Herman “Herm” Edwards — Former NFL Head Coach & ESPN Analyst

Herm Edwards is one of the NFL’s most respected leaders — a former NFL and college head coach who led multiple teams with motivational insight and strategic acumen. He’s also known for his work as a television football analyst and for delivering no-nonsense leadership and performance messages that inspire teams to take ownership and play to win.

Drew Brees — Super Bowl XLIV Champion Quarterback & Broadcast Analyst

Drew Brees is a Super Bowl XLIV champion and Super Bowl MVP, one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history with 13 Pro Bowl selections and multiple passing records. Since retiring, he’s excelled as a broadcast analyst and influential leader, speaking on resilience, precision, team dynamics, and maintaining peak performance under pressure.

Paul Epstein — Former NFL & NBA Executive, Best-Selling Author & Leadership Expert

Paul Epstein is a former professional sports executive in the NFL and NBA, a two-time best-selling author (The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster), and a recognized expert on leadership, culture, and performance. He brings nearly 15 years of experience building winning teams and breaking revenue records in the world of pro sports, helping organizations close confidence gaps and transform culture.

JJ Birden — Former NFL Wide Receiver & Motivational Speaker

JJ Birden defied the odds, playing nine NFL seasons despite being undersized in a sport built for giants. As a former wide receiver for teams including the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons, JJ now inspires audiences with his underdog story and practical frameworks for seizing opportunities, building mental discipline, and performing when it counts most.

Anthony Trucks — Former NFL Player, Identity-Shift Coach & Motivational Speaker

Anthony Trucks leverages his journey from foster care to NFL athlete, American Ninja Warrior competitor, and now identity-shift coach to motivate audiences to unlock their full potential. Through his “Make Shift Happen” and “Dark Work” philosophies, Anthony teaches people to reshape their identity, overcome adversity, and bring peak performance to every arena of their lives.

TIKI BARBER — NFL Pro Bowl Player, NY Giants Ring of Honor, NYT Best-Selling Author

Tiki Barber is a national media personality and former NFL All-Pro running back. During his 10-year career with the New York Giants, he was a three-time Pro Bowler, the team’s all-time leading rusher, and a member of the Giants’ Ring of Honor. Today, he shares insights with audiences drawn from his experiences in professional football and broadcast media.

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