Book Adam Carriker
Give him the mic
Eight years in the NFL, a first-round pick out of Nebraska, and a story that was never supposed to happen. Adam speaks to schools, teams and companies — and signs, poses and works a line at shows, stores and fundraisers across the country.
Former NFL Football Player & Host of the Carriker Chronicles
- 1st-round NFL draft pick
- 8 NFL seasons — Rams & Washington
- NFL Rookie of the Year
- Nebraska Football Hall of Fame
- Nebraska All-Century Team
- Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year
Adam speaks on a range of topics and will tailor a talk to your group. These are the ones he is asked for most.
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Belief
The story of Adam's battle against his own personal demons and overcoming the odds. Adam shares with his audience how they can conquer their own personal Mount Everest. He will share how each individual can "lay the smackdown, stomp a mudhole in it and walk it dry!"
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No Bull
Addresses bullying from both sides. Much to most people's surprise, Adam himself faced bullying in his youth in spite of the fact that he was always a bigger kid. As a result, he became insecure and a bully himself. Adam talks about how to stand up for yourself and be a proud and strong individual. He will also teach audience members how to respect other people's differences, and how to take a stance on what's right vs doing what's easy or popular.
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How To Make It To The Top
Regardless if you're an athlete, a businessperson, someone who grinds hard at work every day, or someone looking to take your life to the next level… this is for you!
- 04
Football, Baby
Do we really need to say more? Let's light this candle!
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Just Give Me The Mic
Tell Adam what topic you and your audience would like to hear and he will customize a talk just for your group. Adam can and does speak on a variety of topics so just give him a mic and a bottle of water and stand back! Actually, forget the water… just give him the mic!
Schools & Youth Groups
Assemblies, athletic banquets and character programs. "No Bull" was written for exactly this room.
Teams & Athletic Programs
High school and college locker rooms, from a player who sat in them. Pre-season, post-season, or the middle of a hard stretch.
Corporate & Fortune 500
Keynotes, sales kickoffs and leadership retreats. Performance under pressure, culture, and success in the workplace.
Banquets, Fundraisers & Community
Chamber events, charity dinners and church gatherings. Adam also does Q&A and meet-and-greets alongside the keynote.
Autograph signings, card shows, store appearances and meet-and-greets — a first-round pick and a Nebraska Football Hall of Famer who is genuinely happy to talk to the people in line.
Card & Memorabilia Shows
Scheduled signing windows with your promoter's own ticketing and item limits. Adam will do inscriptions and photos alongside the signature.
Store & Dealership Appearances
A draw for a grand opening, a game-day promotion or a seasonal sale. Signed items, photos with customers, and a line that stays talking.
Corporate & Hospitality
Client events, suites and sales incentives. Adam works a room well — this is often booked alongside a short talk.
Charity & Fundraisers
Auctions, golf outings and banquets. Signed memorabilia for the auction table, and Adam on hand to raise what it goes for.
Private & Group Signings
Bulk signings for a collection, a business, or a run of items for resale. Handled offsite when that is simpler than an appearance.
Meet & Greets
Photos, Q&A, and time with fans. Frequently paired with a camp, a watch party or a community event.
- Footballs and mini helmets
- Full-size helmets
- Jerseys and photographs
- Trading cards
- Programs, tickets and personal items
- Custom inscriptions on request
- Photos with attendees are welcome at appearances.
- Personalisations and inscriptions can be arranged in advance.
- Travel and hotel are quoted separately for events outside Nebraska.
- Item limits and any per-signature pricing are set with the organiser before the date.
Adam Carriker was born in Hastings, Nebraska, to Dave and Nancy Carriker. Dave, an avid Husker fan, was born and raised on a family farm in the small town of Giltner, Nebraska. Despite moving halfway across the country at a young age because of his parents' jobs, Adam grew up with strong country values and a lifelong dream of playing for Nebraska and one day, wearing a Blackshirt. The story of his career was in serious doubt, however, considering he wasn't allowed to play football for much of his young life. He was also more skilled at baseball, and when he finally did join the gridiron, he only played defense for one season on a high school football team that hadn't won a game in nearly two years.
Adam's dream of playing for the Huskers came to fruition. He was twice named first-team All-Big 12, leading the conference in sacks and winning the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award his senior season, along with several other awards, including finishing with All-America honors, in addition to being named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll three times. He's also been named to Nebraska's All-Century Team, voted The Best Husker Defensive End since the start of the new millennium, and has been inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.
Adam went on to play eight years as a Defensive Lineman in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins. He was drafted in the 1st round, winning Rookie of the Year; he's the only Ram in franchise history to start all 16 games as a rookie. He also won the Strongest Redskin award multiple times during his career in the NFL.
Since retiring, he's experienced great success in the business world and has also appeared multiple times on National Television and Radio Shows, and currently hosts his highly popular show, the Carriker Chronicles, aka, the People's Show, which has been viewed by millions!
Adam will, however, tell you that his greatest and most precious accomplishment is his beloved family. He married his college sweetheart, Angela, in 2006, and they have six beautiful children, as well as two wonderful dogs. In addition to the admiration for his beautiful family, he loves to share the story of how his unlikely college and NFL career came to be, as well as speaking on topics such as overcoming adversity, bullying, and success in the workplace, as well as in life.
Tell us about the event and we’ll come back to you on availability and fee. Nothing here is binding — if you are still shaping the idea, send it anyway, and say so if you want both a talk and a signing table.