Atlanta Athlete Speakers

Over the last 30 years, Atlanta has transformed into a major sports market. The Braves, Falcons, Hawks, and Atlanta FC lead the way in the professional side, while the city also is one of the most passionate in the country when it comes to college football. Atlanta Athlete Speakers are the area's best current and retired sports stars that are the perfect guests for your next local event.

Brian Jordan

Former Two Sport Star

Brian Jordan is a retired MLB outfielder and NFL safety who is one of the only successful dual sport athletes in history. A two sport star at the University of Richmond, Jordan was drafted in the firs

David Greene

Former Star Quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs

David Greene was a star quarterback at South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, Georgia, where he earned USA Today All-USA honors after throwing for 2,102 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior. After

D.J. Shockley

Former Georgia Bulldogs Star Quarterback

DJ Shockley is one of the rare athletes that managed to play his high school, college and professional ball in the same state. A native of College Park, Georgia, Shockley played his prep ball at Clay

Andruw Jones

Former Five-Time All-Star Outfielder for the Atlanta Braves

Andruw Jones is one of the greatest defensive center fielders in baseball history. He won ten Gold Gloves during his 17 year career with the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, Chicago

Jeff Francoeur

Former Atlanta Braves Star and Current Broadcaster

Jeff Francoeur is a former major league outfielder who achieved great success with the Atlanta Braves. The Braves selected him in the 2002 MLB Draft. In 2004, Baseball America named Francoeur the top

Mark Richt

Former College Football Head Coach

Mark Richt is a former head coach at the University of Georgia and University of Miami. Richt was a former football player himself who grew up in the 1960’s in Omaha, Nebraska. While he moved to Flori

Brad Nessler

Sportscaster on ESPN

Brad Nessler is a premier sportscaster in the United States who calls college basketball and football games for ESPN with occasional appearances on ABC. During his illustrious career he has also seen

David Pollack

ESPN College Gameday Analyst

David Pollack joined the Cincinnati Bengals in 2005 after a stellar college career at the University of Georgia. While playing for the Bulldogs Pollack earned First Team All-American honors in three

Champ Bailey

2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee

Champ Bailey broke into the NFL in 1999 with the Redskins, achieving his childhood dream of playing at football most elite level. As a first round pick out of the University of Georgia, the beginning

Dominique Wilkins

Legendary Atlanta Hawks Player and Basketball Hall of Famer

Dominique Wilkins joined the Atlanta Hawks in 1982 after a stellar collegiate career at the University of Georgia in which he earned SEC Player of the Year honors in 1981. During his 15-year career i

Ernie Johnson

NBA on TNT Broadcaster

Ernie Johnson is currently a sportscaster for Turner Sports where he holds the lead voice T.V. voice for Major League Baseball on TBS, hosts Inside the NBA for TNT, as well as contributing to the NCAA

Grant Hill

Basketball Hall of Famer, Successful Entrepreneur and NBC Sports Personality

Grant Hill grew up around professional sports, often hanging around the Dallas Cowboys facilities as a kid with his father who was a running back in the NFL for 12 seasons. Growing up Hill played some

Inky Johnson

Inspirational Former Football Player

Inky Johnson is a football celebrity. Growing up, Johnson had always wanted to play professional and he was making that dream a reality, until September 9, 2006. Johnson attended the University of Ten

John Smoltz

Baseball Hall of Famer and Lead Analyst for FOX Sports MLB Coverage

John Smoltz is one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history. From 1988 to 2009 he enjoyed a successful 21-year big league career with the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox and St. Louis

Elana Meyers Taylor

Six-Time Olympic Bobsledding Medalist and the Most Decorated Black Athlete at the Winter Olympics

Elana Meyers Taylor is one of the most accomplished bobsledders in Team USA history, with six overall Olympic medals. That haul also makes her the most decorated Black athlete in the history of the Wi

Terry Pendleton

1991 National League MVP for the Atlanta Braves

Terry Pendleton had a successful 15-year major league career at third base. Pendleton made his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1984 and spent his first seven seasons with the club.

Renee Montgomery

Former WNBA Player and Investor in the Atlanta Dream

Renee Montgomery is just one of the future leaders when it comes to making the sports world a more inclusive place. The former WNBA player actively spoke out against then-Atlanta Dream owner Kelly Loe

Matt Stinchcomb

Georgia Bulldogs Legend and Former All-American

Matt Stinchcomb is one of the greatest players in Georgia Football history. He was a two-time All-American and was named to the SEC All-Decade First Team for the 1990s. In 1998, Stinchcomb was the Geo

Roddy White

Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver for the Atlanta Falcons

In high school, Roddy White was a four sport letterman, a two-time All-State selection in football and a two-time State Champion in wrestling. White selected a scholarship to play football at the Univ

Gail Devers

Retired Three-Time Olympic Track Champion

Gail Devers is a retired Olympic track and field athlete who represented the United States in multiple World Championships and the Olympic games. A star runner in high school, Devers trained for multi

Aaron Murray

University of Georgia Football Legend and College Football Broadcaster

Aaron Murray is a former prep and college star at quarterback. Murray had a storied high school career in Florida and went on to greater heights at the University of Georgia. He is still the all-time

Ovie Mughelli

Retired Pro Bowl Fullback for the Atlanta Falcons

Ovie Mughelli is a former professional football fullback who played for the Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons, and St. Louis Rams of the NFL. Mughelli attended Wake Forest University where he was a le