Dhani Jones

Dhani Jones

Keynote Speaker: NFL Linebacker, Travel Show Host, Entrepreneur

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Dhani Jones Biography

Dhani Makalani Jones is a former American football linebacker who played for eleven seasons in the National Football League. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, earning All-Big Ten honors for three straight seasons. He was selected by the New York Giants in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft and played for the team for four seasons. Jones also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cincinnati Bengals, and briefly joined the New Orleans Saints.

Jones attended middle school at Cabin John Middle School in Potomac, Maryland, where he played basketball. As a senior at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland, Jones was an All-Met, All-Western Region, and an All-County pick, and was ranked the fifth-best linebacker prospect in the Atlantic Coast Region despite missing most of the regular season with a ruptured disc he injured working out for Penn State earlier in the summer. Jones was also a varsity wrestler in high school, as well as a member of his high school's track team.

At the University of Michigan, Jones was a three-time All-Big Ten honoree. As a sophomore, Jones started nine games at linebacker and finished second on the team with 90 tackles and six sacks, playing alongside Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson on Michigan's 1997 national champion squad. As a junior in 1998, Jones started at linebacker and finished with 72 tackles. Jones moved to strong side linebacker as a senior in 1999 and again finished second on the team with 81 tackles.

Jones is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha and is an initiate of the Epsilon chapter at the University of Michigan.

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Jones from the Giants as a free agent in 2004. During Jones' stint with the Eagles, he started in Super Bowl XXXIX. On April 30, 2007, the Eagles released Jones.

On July 6, 2007, Jones signed with the New Orleans Saints, though he was released on September 1, 2007. He then signed a one-year contract with the Bengals on September 19, 2007, and subsequently signed a 3-year contract to return to the Bengals in the 2008 offseason. Following the 2010 season, Jones retired from the NFL after not being offered a new contract.

Jones is the star of "Dhani Tackles the Globe," a series for the Travel Channel in which he learns how to play international sports that are unknown to most Americans. For example, in the first season, he played Rugby Union for English club Blackheath. The show had a successful first season and began airing a second season on April 19, 2010.

In 2010, Jones opened the Bow Tie Cafe in the historic Mount Adams neighborhood of Cincinnati, which sells coffee, drinks, and cafe sandwiches. He also founded a company that sells high-end bowties and writes movie reviews and commentary for Page2 on ESPN.com.

Jones is an avid bicyclist, using his fixed-gear bicycle to commute to practices and games throughout the year. He also participated in the cycling leg of the Durham Doughman Challenge on Travel Channel's "Man v. Food," a team quadrathlon consisting of running, swimming, cycling, and food eating.

On June 7, 2011, Jones' book, "The Sportsman: Unexpected Lessons from an Around-the-World Sports Odyssey," was released. The book discusses his experiences in football, travel, and life in general.

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Dhani Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dhani Jones for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dhani Jones can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carson Palmer, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and Arthur Brown. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dhani Jones for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Dhani Jones to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Dhani Jones for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dhani Jones, 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 Dhani Jones, 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 Dhani Jones speak about?

    Dhani Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef and Sports.

  • Who is the agent for Dhani Jones?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dhani Jones 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 Dhani Jones 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 Dhani Jones 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?

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