Ohio State Buckeyes Athletes & Speakers

“OH-IO!” Power up your event with the electrifying energy of Ohio State Buckeyes athletes! Whether it’s a corporate event, charity fundraiser, motivational seminar, or fan meet-and-greet, booking a current or former Buckeye star brings the fierce spirit of Brutus to your gathering. From legendary greats like Heisman winners Archie Griffin and Eddie George to rising talents like wideout Jeremiah Smith, our athletes share gripping stories of resilience, teamwork, and championship grit. Let us leverage over 25 years of industry-leading experience to secure the perfect talent for your next event!

Archie Griffin - Motivational Sports Speaker

Archie Griffin

Two-Time Heisman Trophy Winner at Ohio State

As the only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy, Archie Griffin is one of the all-time greats in college football. Griffin was a four-year starter at running back for Ohio State. His 5,589 rushing y

Matt Finkes - Motivational Sports Speaker

Matt Finkes

Former All-American for Ohio State Football

In the mid-1990s, Matt Finkes terrorized Big 10 defenses. He was an All-American and All-Big 10 selection while playing at Ohio State. Finkes finished his Buckeye career ranked third in school histo

Cardale Jones - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cardale Jones

National Championship Winning Quarterback at Ohio State

Cardale Jones will forever be remembered for his a brief, but unforgettable collegiate run with the Ohio State Buckeyes.  During his redshirt sophomore season, he was third on the Ohio State depth cha

Braxton Miller - Motivational Sports Speaker

Braxton Miller

Ohio State Legend and Two-Time Big 10 MVP

Braxton Miller had two prominent halves to a great career at Ohio State. He was the Buckeyes starting quarterback from 2011 to 2013. He won back-to-back Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year awards an

Joey Galloway - Motivational Sports Speaker

Joey Galloway

Former NFL Wide Receiver

Joey Galloway played 15 seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins. He joined the Seattle Sea

Clark Kellogg - Motivational Sports Speaker

Clark Kellogg

Basketball Analyst for CBS Sports

One of the greatest basketball players to come out of Cleveland, Clark Kellogg set a state record 51 points in the Ohio State High School finals. After a three year career at the Ohio State University

A.J. Hawk - Motivational Sports Speaker

A.J. Hawk

Retired Super Bowl Champion with the Green Bay Packers and Current Personality on the Pat McAfee Show

Aaron James Hawk, otherwise known as “A.J.” was a linebacker in the National Football League who played the majority of his career for the Green Bay Packers. A.J. originally jumped off the screen as a

James Laurinaitis - Motivational Sports Speaker

James Laurinaitis

Three-Time All-American at Ohio State

James Laurinaitis is one of the greatest players in Ohio State history.  During his days with the Buckeyes, he established himself as a future star, racking up 365 tackles, 13 sacks, 9 interceptions a

Cris Carter - Motivational Sports Speaker

Cris Carter

Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Analyst

If you caught Cris Carter’s career on the NFL gridiron you know that all he did was catch touchdowns.  A fourth round pick of the Eagles in the 1987 NFL Supplemental Draft, Carter spent the majority o

Craig Krenzel - Motivational Sports Speaker

Craig Krenzel

National Championship Winning Quarterback for Ohio State

Craig Krenzel is a former NFL quarterback and current radio broadcaster and motivational speaker.  Krenzel was born in Michigan in 1981 and played college football as an Ohio State Buckeye.  He gradua

Maurice Clarett - Motivational Sports Speaker

Maurice Clarett

Former Ohio State Star Turned Motivational Speaker

Maurice Clarett is a former star running back who is now committed to helping others as a motivational speaker. Clarett attended Warren G. Harding High School where he received national attention. Aft

Troy Smith - Motivational Sports Speaker

Troy Smith

Former Heisman Trophy-Winning Ohio State Quarterback

Troy Smith began his career in football at a young age in high school where he quickly exhibited his skills and was invited to the participate in the Elite 11 competition, featuring the top eleven ran

Orlando Pace - Motivational Sports Speaker

Orlando Pace

Former Offensive Tackle for the St. Louis Rams

Orlando Pace is a former professional offensive tackle for the St. Louis Rams and Chicago Bears of the NFL. While in high school, Pace was a two-sport athlete, playing football and basketball. Pace at

Kirk Herbstreit - Motivational Sports Speaker

Kirk Herbstreit

Emmy Award-Winning ESPN and Amazon Prime Analyst

Kirk Herbstreit is the face of ESPN s College GameDay program and one of the most respected voices in all of college football. Herbstreit gained his extensive knowledge of the game while playing at Oh

Ted Ginn Jr. - Motivational Sports Speaker

Ted Ginn Jr.

Ohio State Legend and Retired 14-Year NFL Veteran

Ted Ginn Jr. carved out a 14-year NFL career by always been valued for his ability to beat defenses with his speed. Prior to arriving with the Chicago Bears as a free agent in 2020 he spent two season