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NFL Hall of Famer & speaker

Cris Carter

Transform team performance with Cris Carter, speaker and NFL Hall of Famer. Cris works with organizations to build resilience, overcome adversity, and develop leadership skills, delivering powerful insights from his professional football career and personal recovery journey.

Trusted by Carter Brothers Charities, My Brother's Keeper Program, Philadelphia Eagles

Cris Carter, Speaker | Ex-NFL Footballer
Cris Carter

Cris Carter

Miami, United States

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  • Pro Football Hall of Famer and legendary NFL wide receiver
  • Longtime sports broadcaster and analyst
  • Philanthropist and mentor, founder of Carter Brothers Charities
Pro football Hall of Famer and longtime broadcaster, Cris Carter, is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. With a career that saw him finish as the NFL's second all-time leading receiver and second in touchdowns, Cris earned his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s. However, Cris' path to success was far from easy. Growing up in a low-income family in Ohio, Cris had always dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. His dream became a reality when the Philadelphia Eagles drafted him. Despite his success on the field, Cris privately battled addiction off the field. Almost three decades later, Cris shares his inspiring story with audiences worldwide. In addition to his broadcasting career as a studio analyst, Cris is also a dedicated philanthropist. He is the co-chair and founder of Carter Brothers Charities, which has been recognized for its work with inner-city youth. Cris also serves as a mentor in President Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper Program. Known for inspiring any audience, Cris engages in honest and empowering conversations. He speaks about the challenges and triumphs of his storied career, his powerful recovery story, and how to use life's most challenging obstacles to emerge as a stronger and better version of oneself.

Why we recommend booking Cris

Cris brings a unique blend of professional success and personal resilience to his speaking engagements, offering invaluable insights into overcoming adversity and achieving greatness. His journey from a challenging upbringing to NFL stardom and beyond embodies the power of determination and the importance of support systems, making him an ideal role model for teams and businesses alike. Booking Cris as a speaker will not only inspire your group but also provide practical strategies for personal and professional growth.

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Trusted by Carter Brothers Charities, My Brother's Keeper Program, Philadelphia Eagles

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Email cris.carter@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Cris's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Cris Carter's speaking style like?
Cris Carter draws on his personal narrative — from a low-income upbringing in Ohio through NFL success, private addiction, and recovery — to structure his talks around firsthand experience of adversity and resilience.
What topics does Cris Carter specialise in?
Cris Carter speaks on overcoming adversity, resilience, and personal recovery, drawing on his experience of addiction and his path from a low-income upbringing to professional sport. He is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, finishing his NFL career as the second all-time leading receiver, and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
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