JARRETT PAYTON
Keynote Speaker, Television and Radio Host & Philanthropist
Jarrett Payton
KEYNOTE VIDEOS
KEYNOTE FEE:

$5,001 - $7,500

Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
TRAVELS FROM:

Illinois
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Athletes / Sports
Chicago Area Speakers
Entrepreneurs
Motivation

"I just wanted to say thank you for arranging for Jarrett to come speak at the TOI conference. He was PHENOMENAL! We have not had such a packed room during our opening session and people kept talking about his presentation long after he left."

Meeting Planner
Township Officials of Illinois

"Jarrett was really fantastic! He engaged people prior to the breakfast. He stayed to sign autographs and take pictures. Jarrett is definitely a 'feel good' speaker. He shared some incredible stories of what it is like to grow up with Walter Payton as your father. The entire audience enjoyed him thoroughly."

Meeting Planner
Decatur Herald Community Event

"Jarrett Payton spoke to our students about the inspirations that molded his life. He was so comfortable and animated as he talked passionately about hard work, integrity and ambition. As fascinated and intrigued as our students were, Jarrett's enthusiasm and joy were equal to his audience. Jarrett's rapport was genuine and appreciated. We, students and faculty, walked away with our spirits soaring!"

Teacher
Latin School of Chicago

"When someone tells you an ex-football player, son of the greatest NFL player of all time is coming to talk to you about motivation, you can't help but be excited to feel a part of history. Jarrett reminisced of times with his father that were both endearing and heartfelt. He spoke about being part of a team, seizing every opportunity, and never giving up. What resonated most with me was that life was about choices. There is no doubt we were touched by his honesty, humility, and his passion. Most importantly, I think I was reminded that in life, everything must be done from the heart."

District Sales Manager
Quest Diagnostics
ABOUT JARRETT PAYTON

Jarrett Payton, son of the late NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton, is the lead sports anchor for WGN TV, a businessman, a philanthropist, a motivational speaker, a former NFL and CFL running back, and a devoted husband and father.

Payton has been nominated for numerous Emmy awards since joining WGN back in 2015. On the business side, his most passionate project is his partnership in the Flagship on the Fox sports bar and Dukes Northwoods in downtown Saint Charles.

Along with honoring his father’s legacy of making a difference in the community, Payton is now focusing on connecting with children, serving as a role model and stressing the importance of sports, education and character through numerous public speaking events. He and his wife Trisha are the co-founders of The Jarrett Payton Foundation (JPF). Payton also dedicates time to his family’s foundation, The Walter & Connie Payton Foundation.

Payton’s own career in athletics started at an early age. Following a successful run through high school soccer and football in the Chicago area, Payton went on to have an illustrious career at the University of Miami, where he appeared in five major bowl games and was named Most Valuable Player of the 2004 Orange Bowl. After college, Payton went on to play for the Tennessee Titans before making stops in NFL Europe, the Canadian Football League as well as the Indoor Football League.

He currently resides in the western suburbs of Chicago with his wife, son and daughter.

JARRETT PAYTON PROGRAMS & TOPICS

Finding Your Greatness

Drawing on the lessons he learned from his father, Walter Payton, Jarrett inspires audiences to unlock their potential by highlighting three key pillars of greatness: passion, persistence and presence. Each facet is brought to life with compelling stories from Jarrett’s childhood and specific calls to action, leaving listeners motivated and equipped to begin as they realize ‘greatness is closer than you think.’
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JARRETT PAYTON
Keynote Speaker, Television and Radio Host & Philanthropist
Jarrett Payton
TRAVELS FROM:

Illinois
KEYNOTE FEE:

$5,001 - $7,500

Keynote fee falls within this range. For exact fee, please contact us.
KEYNOTE VIDEOS
"I just wanted to say thank you for arranging for Jarrett to come speak at the TOI conference. He was PHENOMENAL! We have not had such a packed room during our opening session and people kept talking about his presentation long after he left."
Meeting Planner

Township Officials of Illinois

"Jarrett was really fantastic! He engaged people prior to the breakfast. He stayed to sign autographs and take pictures. Jarrett is definitely a 'feel good' speaker. He shared some incredible stories of what it is like to grow up with Walter Payton as your father. The entire audience enjoyed him thoroughly."
Meeting Planner

Decatur Herald Community Event

"Jarrett Payton spoke to our students about the inspirations that molded his life. He was so comfortable and animated as he talked passionately about hard work, integrity and ambition. As fascinated and intrigued as our students were, Jarrett's enthusiasm and joy were equal to his audience. Jarrett's rapport was genuine and appreciated. We, students and faculty, walked away with our spirits soaring!"
Teacher

Latin School of Chicago

"When someone tells you an ex-football player, son of the greatest NFL player of all time is coming to talk to you about motivation, you can't help but be excited to feel a part of history. Jarrett reminisced of times with his father that were both endearing and heartfelt. He spoke about being part of a team, seizing every opportunity, and never giving up. What resonated most with me was that life was about choices. There is no doubt we were touched by his honesty, humility, and his passion. Most importantly, I think I was reminded that in life, everything must be done from the heart."
District Sales Manager

Quest Diagnostics

ABOUT JARRETT PAYTON

Jarrett Payton, son of the late NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton, is the lead sports anchor for WGN TV, a businessman, a philanthropist, a motivational speaker, a former NFL and CFL running back, and a devoted husband and father.

Payton has been nominated for numerous Emmy awards since joining WGN back in 2015. On the business side, his most passionate project is his partnership in the Flagship on the Fox sports bar and Dukes Northwoods in downtown Saint Charles.

Along with honoring his father’s legacy of making a difference in the community, Payton is now focusing on connecting with children, serving as a role model and stressing the importance of sports, education and character through numerous public speaking events. He and his wife Trisha are the co-founders of The Jarrett Payton Foundation (JPF). Payton also dedicates time to his family’s foundation, The Walter & Connie Payton Foundation.

Payton’s own career in athletics started at an early age. Following a successful run through high school soccer and football in the Chicago area, Payton went on to have an illustrious career at the University of Miami, where he appeared in five major bowl games and was named Most Valuable Player of the 2004 Orange Bowl. After college, Payton went on to play for the Tennessee Titans before making stops in NFL Europe, the Canadian Football League as well as the Indoor Football League.

He currently resides in the western suburbs of Chicago with his wife, son and daughter.

JARRETT PAYTON PROGRAMS & TOPICS
Finding Your Greatness
Drawing on the lessons he learned from his father, Walter Payton, Jarrett inspires audiences to unlock their potential by highlighting three key pillars of greatness: passion, persistence and presence. Each facet is brought to life with compelling stories from Jarrett’s childhood and specific calls to action, leaving listeners motivated and equipped to begin as they realize ‘greatness is closer than you think.’
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