Darryl Talley

Darryl Talley

Keynote Speaker: Darryl Talley is a former American football linebacker who played for the Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons, and Minnesota Vikings.

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Darryl Talley Biography

Darryl Talley started his football career at West Virginia University. In 1982, Darryl was elected an All-American. During his four year tenture, Darryl amassed a school record of 484 career tackles. Starting from 1979-'82, Darryl led the Mountaineers to the 1981 Peach Bowl and the 1982 Gator Bowl.

Five tackles for a loss against Penn State University stand as a single-game record. For his career, Darryl had 282 unassisted tackles (first all-time), 202 assisted tackles (second), 28 tackles for loss (second) and 19 quarterback sacks (fourth). Darryl was uncluded in Don Nehlen's, their coach, nine-win season and the rout of the University of Florida in the Peach Bowl. They also notched wins against University of Virginia, University of Maryland, College Park, Colorado State University, Boston College, Virginia Tech, East Carolina University, Temple, and Rutgers that season with Darryl's help.

He was named Sports Illustrated Player of the Week for his 15 tackles versus Boston College. But against University of Pittsburgh, Darryl intercepted Dan Marino to set up a Mountaineer field goal and blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown.

Darryl started the 1982 season off with a win over University of Oklahoma and was named WVU's MVP of the season and was named All-American. Darryl played in the 1983 Hula Bowl and then was selected in the NFL Draft by the Bills.

After being selected in the second round by the Bills he played with them for 12 amazing seasons. He's the Bills' all-time leading tackler with 1137 tackles, and also record 38.5 sacks, 12 interceptions(with 189 return yards and 2 touchdowns), and 14 fumble recoveries(with 76 return yards). He averaged 120 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 6.2 takeaways per season and his 188 regular season games rank fifth-most in team history.

Darryl played in the Bills' four Super Bowls and played in two Pro Bowls himself. Darryl left the Bills to play with the Falcons in the 1995 campaign and then with the Vikings. He ended his career in the 1996 season and won the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Distinguished Service Award in 2000.

He is also known as 'the man', 'the bomb', 'the duke of awesome', and 'the hammer'. His cheering section at Rich Stadium was known as the "Talley-whackers" and he remains one of the most popular player in Bills history.

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Darryl Talley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football. The estimated speaking fee range to book Darryl Talley for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Darryl Talley can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bruce Smith, Andre Reed and Steve Tasker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Darryl Talley for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Darryl Talley to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Darryl Talley 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 Darryl Talley, 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 Darryl Talley or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Darryl Talley for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Darryl Talley, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Darryl Talley, 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 Darryl Talley speak about?

    Darryl Talley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football.
  • Who is the agent for Darryl Talley?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Darryl Talley 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 Darryl Talley 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 Darryl Talley 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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