Dan Fouts

Dan Fouts Speaker & Booking Information

SPEAKER INFORMATION

LIVE/IN-PERSON FEE RANGE

$10,000 - $20,000

Virtual FEE RANGE

Contact Us

Matching Topics and Types

He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Book Dan Fouts for your event

Daniel Francis Fouts, born on June 10, 1951, is widely regarded as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history. He spent his entire 15-season career with the San Diego Chargers from 1973 to 1987. Fouts is best known for his leadership during the Chargers' "Air Coryell" era, a revolutionary offensive system that emphasized the passing game. Under this system, Fouts became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for over 4,000 yards in three consecutive seasons, a feat that had never been accomplished before. His ability to read defenses and deliver accurate passes made him a dominant force in the league.

Fouts' journey to NFL stardom began at the University of Oregon, where he set numerous school records as a quarterback for the Ducks. His college success led to his selection by the Chargers in the third round of the 1973 NFL Draft. However, his early years in the league were challenging, as the Chargers struggled to find success. It wasn't until the arrival of head coach Don Coryell in 1978 that Fouts' career truly took off. Coryell's pass-heavy offensive scheme allowed Fouts to showcase his arm strength and football IQ, leading to multiple record-breaking seasons.

From 1979 to 1982, Fouts led the NFL in passing yards for four consecutive seasons, a record that still stands today. His remarkable performances earned him six Pro Bowl selections and four All-Pro honors, including two first-team selections in 1979 and 1982. In the strike-shortened 1982 season, Fouts threw for 2,883 yards in just nine games, earning him the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year award and the Pro Football Writers Association NFL MVP honors. Despite his individual success, Fouts never reached the Super Bowl, though he led the Chargers to two AFC Championship Games.

After retiring from professional football, Fouts transitioned to a successful career as a color analyst for NFL games, working with CBS and Westwood One radio. His contributions to the game were recognized in 1993 when he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, becoming the first quarterback to be enshrined without having appeared in a Super Bowl or NFL Championship Game. Fouts' legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history remains intact, and his influence on the modern passing game is undeniable.

Contact Daniel Fouts speaker booking agent Direct Sportslink for Daniel Fouts speaker and appearance fees and to find other similar sports celebrity motivational speakers for your event.

Book Dan Fouts for your event

SIMILAR SPEAKERS

Rod Smith

He is the first undrafted free agent to ever surpass 10,000 receiving yards in the NFL; He was the starting wide receiver on the back-to-back (1997 and 1998) NFL Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos teams

Barry Switzer

He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame; He coached the Oklahoma Sooners to three National Championships; He was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XXX winning team