Heisman Trophy Speakers — Book Athlete Speakers

The Heisman Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Heisman Trophy winners are among the most revered personalities in sports. Their accomplishments on the gridiron are celebrated for years to come after they hang up their cleats. Many Heisman Trophy speakers also become popular corporate pitchmen. Corporate groups, charities, universities, faith-based groups and other organizations love getting insight on topics like teamwork and leadership from past Heisman winners. Let the team at Athlete Speakers align you with Heisman Trophy speakers for your next speaking engagement, virtual meeting, corporate outing, trade show, product endorsement or VIP meet and greet.

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• Johnny Manziel — 2012 Heisman Trophy Winner

  Johnny Manziel, also known as “Johnny Football”, is one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in college football history. Prior to joining the Cleveland Browns as a first-round selection in the 2012 NFL D

• Marcus Mariota — Quarterback for the Washington Commanders and Former Heisman Trophy Winner

  Marcus Mariota is a quarterback for the Washington Commanders. Mariota began his pro career as the Tennessee Titans starting quarterback for parts of five seasons. Mariota led the Titans to the playof

• Fernando Mendoza — Star Quarterback for the 2025 Indiana Hoosiers

  Fernando Mendoza is a rising quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers, renowned for his breakout 2025 season, which has propelled the team to a 6-0 record and a No. 3 national ranking. Born in Miami, Flor

• Kyler Murray — Arizona Cardinals Quarterback

  Kyler Murray is a quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals made him the top pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Murray starred in one season as the starting quarterback at the University of Oklaho

• Cam Newton — Former Heisman Trophy Winner and NFL MVP

  Cam Newton was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers after winning the Heisman Trophy and a BCS National Championship at Auburn University in 2010. Newton’s career hon

• Carson Palmer — Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback and Former Heisman Trophy Winner at USC

  Carson Palmer is a professional quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. Palmer attended the University of Southern California where he played on the Trojans football team from 1999-2002. Pal

• Jim Plunkett — Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Quarterback and Heisman Trophy Winner

  Jim Plunkett is a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback who played for the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, and Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders.  Plunkett was the number one overall pick of t

• Johnny Rodgers — 1972 Heisman Trophy Winner

  Johnny Rodgers earned the nickname “The Jet” during his days at Omaha Tech High School, and went on to become one of the greatest college football players of all-time while playing for his homestate U

• George Rogers — 1980 Heisman Trophy Winner

  Prior to joining the New Orleans Saints as the No. 1 overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft George Rogers had a stellar career at the University of South Carolina.  When he rushed for over 1,000 yards as

• Mike Rozier — 1983 Heisman Trophy Winner for Nebraska

  Mike Rozier is a Camden, New Jersey native, and played his college football as a running back at the University of Nebraska.  Rozier joined the Corn Huskers after playing his freshman season at Coffey

• Billy Sims — 1978 Heisman Trophy Winner and Restaurant Chain Founder

  Billy Sims played football for the University of Oklahoma before he transitioned to the NFL. In college Sims was a two time All-American and the winner of the Heisman Trophy in 1978. He also became th

• 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