New Orleans Athlete Speakers

Book New Orleans Athlete Speakers to bring the passion and heart of the Big Easy to your next event. These Crescent City sports heroes deliver powerful keynote speeches on leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, and championship performance unique to the City of New Orleans. Perfect for corporate events, conferences, and community gatherings seeking authentic inspiration from genuine NOLA athletes.

Mikie Mahtook

Legendary LSU Tigers Baseball Player and Former Major Leaguer

<p>Mikie Mahtook is a former outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies. He previously played for the Detroit Tigers for three seasons. Mahtook was traded to the Tigers from the Tampa Bay Rays at the be

Deuce McAllister

Two-Time Pro Bowl Running Back and Super Bowl Champion for the New Orleans Saints

Deuce McAllister is one of the best players in Ole Miss history. During his career with the Rebels he became the only player in school history to record three seasons of 1,000 or more all-purpose yard

Joe Horn

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the New Orleans Saints

Joe Horn played his prep football at Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina and took his talents to Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Mississippi. After a standout college career

Joe Dumars

Basketball Hall of Fame Player and Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans

Joe Dumars played 14 seasons in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons from 1985 to 1999 after a standout collegiate career at McNeese State in which he averaged 25.8 points per game as a senior and finishe

Steve Gleason

Retired New Orleans Saints Player Known for his Battle with ALS

When you hear the name Steve Gleason, you’ll probably think of his contribution to one of the most dramatic moments in Saints history in September of 2006. Still suffering from the extreme tragedy of

Marshall Faulk

Hall of Fame Running Back and Super Bowl Champion

Marshall Faulk is one of the most dynamic and versatile running backs in NFL history. Faulk is the only player to ever total over 12,000 rushing yards and 6,000 receiving yards. He was a staple for th

Kim Mulkey

Women's Basketball Coach at LSU

Kim Mulkey was an All-American point guard at Louisiana Tech from 1980 to 1984 and helped lead her team to the inaugural NCAA title in 1982. In 1984 she was chosen to represent the USA in the Olympic

Robert Meachem

Retired Wide Receiver and Super Bowl Champion for the New Orleans Saints

<p>Robert Meachem was a standout wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints. Meachem played college football with Tennessee, where in 2006 Robert became both a member of the First-team All-SEC, as well

Michael Lewis

New Orleans Saints Hall of Famer and Team Ambassador

Michael Lewis is a former wide receiver and return specialist who is currently the team ambassador of the New Orleans Saints. Lewis has an amazing story as he never played college football, but still

Bobby Hebert

Former Pro Bowl Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Longtime Broadcaster

Bobby Hebert played in the USFL with the Michigan Panthers and Oakland Invaders from 1983 to 1985 and then joined the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League from 1985 t

Ryan Clark

Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Popular ESPN Analyst

Ryan Clark had a very impactful career in the NFL and is now equally popular as a sports commentator for ESPN. Clark is a Louisiana native and played college football for the LSU Tigers. He had to ove

Lolo Jones

Three-Time Olympian Who Has Competed in the Summer and Winter Games

Lolo Jones won three NCAA titles in the 60-meter hurdles, 100-meter hurdles and was an 11-time All-American at Louisiana State University from 2001 to 2004. In 2002 she finished as the runner-up in b

Eddie Kennison

Former LSU And NFL Star Wide Receiver

As a standout track athlete and a Parade All-American in football, Eddie Kennison had his choice of schools before ultimately choosing Louisiana State University. Kennison found success both on the fi

Jacob Hester

Former NFL Running Back & Current Sports Radio Host

Jacob Hester is a former American football fullback and current radio host. Hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana, he was a standout at Evangel Christian Academy, where he won three state championships a

Matt Flynn

National Champion for LSU and Former NFL Quarterback

<p>Matt Flynn is a former professional quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and and LSU Tigers legend. Flynn attended Robert E. Lee High School where he was one of the top-rated high school quarterba

Darrell “Housh” Doucette

American Flag Football Player, Quarterback of the United States National Team

The American flag football quarterback Darrell “Housh” Doucette III distinguishes himself through his leadership skills and his versatility as well as his strategic thinking on the field. Born June 29

Tyrann Mathieu

Retired Four-Time All-Pro Safety and LSU Football Legend

Tyrann Mathieu was one of the most dynamic players in football throughout his college and pro career. Mathieu made an immediate impact for LSU as a true freshman, capping it off by winning Defensive M

Ben Watson

Retired Super Bowl Champion and Popular Speaker

Ben Watson is a former NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia. Watson has also playe

Archie Manning

Retired Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints

As the patriarch of one of football’s most storied and beloved families, Archie Manning is an admired American figure. Now known better as Peyton and Eli’s father, Manning had his own stellar career i