About Jarrett Payton · Chicago speaker, host and former running backMeet Jarrett
Jarrett is a television news anchor, businessman, philanthropist, motivational speaker, former NFL and CFL running back, and devoted husband and father.
- Motivational speaker
- Radio and television host
- Former NFL and CFL running back
- Businessman
- Philanthropist
On the record
- 5Bowl games at Miami
- 2004Orange Bowl MVP
- 2005World Bowl champion
- 300K+People reached via @paytonsun
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On the air
Currently, Jarrett co-hosts The Haugh & Payton Show from 5–10am Monday through Friday on The Score WSCR/104.3 FM. In addition to his radio work, Jarrett also owns JP LIVE — a premium live event company, featuring fireside chats with iconic athletes in a private setting for sponsors and their guests.
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In business
Jarrett’s footprint in the business world continues to grow. His most passionate project is his partnership in the Flagship on the Fox sports bar and Dukes Northwoods in downtown St. Charles. All of Jarrett’s projects are amplified by his social media posts, which reach more than 300,000 people via @paytonsun.
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Giving back
Along with honoring his father’s legacy of making a difference in the community, Jarrett 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). The foundation is committed to positively impacting the lives of children and adolescents by creating and providing programs that present them with a wide variety of opportunities specifically designed to develop their leadership skills and enrich their lives.
Jarrett also dedicates time to The Walter & Connie Payton Foundation, which is dedicated to taking an active role in helping those less fortunate to find stability while providing positive opportunities needed to live their lives with dignity and pride.
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On the field
Jarrett’s own career in athletics started at an early age. Following a successful stint in high school soccer and football in the Chicago area, Jarrett was recruited by major universities — including Penn State and Notre Dame — before deciding to play at the University of Miami, where Payton appeared in five bowl games and was named Most Valuable Player of the 2004 Orange Bowl.
After college, Jarrett went on to play in the NFL for two years with the Tennessee Titans and the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe, winning the 2005 World Bowl championship. From 2007–2009, Jarrett played in the Canadian Football League for the Montreal Alouettes and Toronto Argonauts.
The program
Running order
- 1993The first speechAt 12, he inducts his father into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- 2004Orange Bowl MVPUniversity of Miami running back: five bowl games, Most Valuable Player of the 2004 Orange Bowl.
- 2005World Bowl championNFL with the Tennessee Titans and the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe, 2005 World Bowl title.
- 2007–09Canadian Football LeagueRunning back for the Montreal Alouettes and the Toronto Argonauts.
- TodayOn the airCo-host of The Haugh & Payton Show, weekdays 5–10am on The Score 104.3 FM.
He lives in the western suburbs of Chicago with his wife, son and daughter.
Chicago
Home is Chicago
Illustrative film made from Jarrett’s own photographs.
- 01Chicago RiverwalkGood mornings start on the river.
- 02Millennium ParkEvery kid deserves a high five.
- 03Grant ParkKeep your eyes on the ball.
- 04The LoopWalter Payton. Sweetness. Hall of Fame.
- 05Wabash AvenueChicago always says hello.
- 06The lakefrontBe great.
Want Jarrett to speak to your audience?
- Corporate events
- Non-profit functions
- School assemblies