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A.J. Hawk

A.J. Hawk

Keynote Speaker: Former NFL Linebacker & Co-Host of The Pat McAfee Show

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A.J. Hawk Biography

During his four-year career at Ohio State, A.J. Hawk made a name for himself as one of the best defensive players in school history. A two-time All-America, he was the Buckeyes’ fifth all-time leading tackler when he left Columbus. As a senior co-captain in 2005, he was named the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Year and won the Lombardi Award as the top lineman in college football. As a freshman in 2002, he played in all 14 games during Ohio State’s run to the national championship. The Buckeyes won two conference titles during his career. He was elected to the Ohio State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019.

The Green Bay Packers selected Hawk with the fifth pick in the 2006 NFL draft. A member of the league’s All-Rookie team, he started 136 of the 142 games he played in nine seasons with the Packers. In 2010, Green Bay had the No. 2 defense in the NFL — Hawk intercepted a career-high three passes — and the Packers won Super Bowl XLV, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–25. He played two more seasons in the NFL after he left the Packers in 2015, suiting up for the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons. He announced his retirement on April 18, 2017.

A native of the Dayton, Ohio, suburb of Centreville, Hawk grew up dreaming of playing for Ohio State. He made the varsity team at Centreville High as a freshman and was twice named All-State.

During the initial COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, he teamed up with former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee on a daily YouTube show called McAfee & Hawk Sports Talk. He currently serves as the co-host for the final two hours of The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN and YouTube. He also occasionally guest-hosts the show when McAfee is not available.

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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like A.J. Hawk for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for A.J. Hawk, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for A.J. Hawk or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book A.J. Hawk for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for A.J. Hawk, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire A.J. Hawk, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does A.J. Hawk speak about?

A.J. Hawk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Athlete, Sports and Fitness.

Where does A.J. Hawk travel from?

A.J. Hawk generally travels from Ohio, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for A.J. Hawk?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like A.J. Hawk for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book A.J. Hawk for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host A.J. Hawk or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


A.J. Hawk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, Athlete and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book A.J. Hawk for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. A.J. Hawk generally travels from Ohio, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Archie Griffin, Joe Theismann and Joshua Perry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling A.J. Hawk for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

A.J. Hawk Videos

AJ Hawk travels back to Ohio State to reflect on how the school ...
  • How do I book A.J. Hawk to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like A.J. Hawk for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for A.J. Hawk, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for A.J. Hawk or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book A.J. Hawk for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for A.J. Hawk, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire A.J. Hawk, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does A.J. Hawk speak about?

    A.J. Hawk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Athlete, Sports and Fitness.
  • Where does A.J. Hawk travel from?

    A.J. Hawk generally travels from Ohio, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for A.J. Hawk?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like A.J. Hawk for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book A.J. Hawk for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host A.J. Hawk or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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