Columbus Athlete Speakers

Columbus is one of the most passionate markets in the country for college football. Fans adore the Ohio State Buckeyes in particular. Many of the top Columbus Athlete Speakers are former OSU greats that are in high demand for a host of events. They are great when you want someone to talk about themes like leadership, overcoming adversity and teamwork. 

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

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

Buster Douglas

Former Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion

Buster Douglas is a former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion that boasted a career 38-6 overall boxing record. Douglas was a multi-sport athlete in high school and played basketball at Coffeyvill

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

Clark Kellogg

Lead College Basketball Analyst for CBS Sports and Former NBA Player for the Indiana Pacers

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

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

Shawn Harper

Former NFL Player, Winning Mindset Architect & High-Impact Speaker

Shawn Harper is a dynamic force in the world of personal and professional development. As a former NFL offensive lineman with the Rams, Colts, and NFL Europe, Shawn knows firsthand what it takes to pl

Jim Lachey

Ohio State Broadcaster and Retired Three-Time Pro Bowl Left Tackle for the Washington Redskins

Jim Lachey was an offensive lineman for ten years with the San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Raiders, and Washington Redskins. Lachey was a three-time Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro pick. With the Re

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

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

Cam Atkinson

Retired Two-Time All-Star for Columbus Blue Jackets

<p>Cam Atkinson was a star for the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets originally selected him in the sixth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. The American honed his hockey skills at Boston Colleg

Jake Ballard

Retired Super Bowl Champion Tight End for the New England Patriots

Jake Ballard is a former professional football player. He played tight end for the New York Giants, New England Patriots, and Arizona Cardinals between 2010 and 2013. Ballard was an NFC Champion with

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

Nate Ebner

Three-Time Super Bowl Champion for the New England Patriots and Former U.S. Rugby Player

<p>Nate Ebner was one of the more unique professional athletes in the world. He played safety for the New England Patriots while serving as a member of the U.S. national rugby team. Ebner was the youn

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

Katie Smith

Retired Seven-Time WNBA All-Star and Two-Time Champion

Katie Smith played 14 seasons in the WNBA with the Minnesota Lynx, Detroit Shock, Washington Mystics, Seattle Storm and New York Liberty from 1999 to 2013. Prior to making it big in women s professio