HBCU Athlete Speakers

Historically black colleges and universities have played an important part in the history of the country. That impact has also been felt in the sports world. The top HBCU athlete speakers starred on the fields of play for these schools and can share lessons on overcoming adversity, finding success, and more. They make great Black History Month speakers or for any other event where their unique perspectives are valued.

Donald Driver

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver

Donald Driver is a multi-talented athlete and entertainer. In 1999 he joined the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League as a seventh round pick out of Alcorn State University. While playing

Nate Newton

Retired Six-Time Pro Bowler and Three-Time Super Bowl Champion for the Dallas Cowboys

Nate Newton is a retired professional football player. Before he made it to the pinnacle of his career in the NFL, Nate began his career in high school where he quickly became a standout star on the t

Robert Mathis

Linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts

Robert Mathis currently plays professional football for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League at the outside linebacker position. Prior to making it to the pros he played college foot

Michael Strahan

Pro Football Hall of Fame and Super Bowl Champion for the New York Giants

Not many people can say they have achieved the highest level of success in two different professions like Michael Strahan. First a Hall of Fame football player, Strahan has gone onto a successful mai

Jerry Rice

San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame Wide Receiver

NFL legend Jerry rice is widely considered to be one of the greatest football players of all-time at any position, and that’s saying something. During his 20 seasons in the NFL he accumulated an NFL

Deion Sanders

Only Athlete To Win a Super Bowl and World Series

Deion Sanders is one of the most dynamic athletes the world has ever seen. During his career as a professional athlete he played in both the MLB and NFL and was a three-sport star at Florida State Uni

Eddie George

Bowling Green Head Football Coach and Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Running Back for the Tennesee Titans

Eddie George came into the national spotlight as a running back at Ohio State University and had one of the greatest college seasons for an RB in 1995 when he ran for a school-record 1,927 yards. In t

Hugh Douglas

Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Defensive End for the Philadelphia Eagles

Hugh Douglas is a retired NFL defensive end who spent nine seasons in the league with three different teams. At Central State University, Douglas was a defensive force, earning two AllAmerican honors

Doug Williams

Retired Super Bowl Champion Quarterback for the Washington Redskins

When Doug Williams led the Washington Redskins to a win in Super Bowl XXII in 1988 he became the first black quarterback to lead his team to a championship in NFL history. At the time Williams was th

Ed Too Tall Jones

Retired Three-Time All-Pro for the Dallas Cowboys

At 6’9” tall, it’s no wonder Ed Jones earned the nickname “Too Tall." His iconic career in pro football made that moniker stand the test of time. Jones was not originally a football star and onl

John Taylor

Three Time Super Bowl Champion With the San Francisco 49ers

John Taylor was a vital cog in the greatest stretch in San Francisco 49ers franchise history. He spent his entire career with the Niners as a wide receiver and return man from 1987-95. During this tim

Aeneas Williams

Hall of Fame Defensive Back

Aeneas Williams is a former professional football player who played cornerback and free safety during his time in the NFL. After posting a record number of interceptions in his Junior year, and only o

Harry Carson

Hall of Fame Linebacker for the New York Giants

Harry Carson is a retired NFL linebacker who is famous for his time with the New York Giants. Prior to his NFL career, Carson played college football at South Carolina State University where he won ba

Shannon Sharpe

Hall of Fame Tight End and Fox Sports Broadcaster

Shannon Sharpe was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 2011 after playing 12 stellar NFL seasons with Broncos and briefly with the Ravens. A three time Super Bowl Champion, he fini

Charles Oakley

Retired All-Star Forward for the New York Knicks

Charles Oakley was one of the most physical and intimidating basketball players of his era. Oakley attended Virginia Union University where he played basketball from 1981-85. The Cleveland Cavaliers s

Rick Mahorn

Radio Analyst for the Detroit Pistons

Standing at 6'10" tall, Rick Mahorn is a former power forward and center of the National Basketball Association. As a part of the Detroit Bad Boys, Rick garnered a reputation as a physical player

Andre Dawson

Baseball Hall of Famer and the 1987 National League MVP

Andre Dawson was lauded for his aggressive style on a baseball diamond throughout his 21 year career. That tenure landed him induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010. Dawson was an eight time

Edwin Moses

Two-Time Olympic Track & Field Gold Medalist

Edwin Moses began his track and field career at the college level by trying to find spare track time at local high school tracks in the area. By 1976 he had become so good that he qualified for the U.

Earl Monroe

Hall Of Fame Guard for the New York Knicks

Earl Monroe is a retired NBA shooting guard who played 14 seasons in the league with the Washington Bullets and the New York Knicks. Prior to his time in the NBA, Monroe played collegiately at Winston