Keith Byars is a motivational speaker and former NFL star, leveraging a 13-year career with teams like the Philadelphia Eagles. A College Football Hall of Fame inductee from The Ohio State University, he is known for his versatility and leadership. Colleagues describe him as a "dedicated professional" and a "great public speaker. "
Now a sports broadcaster in his hometown of Dayton, Ohio, Keith hosts "The Keith Byars Show" and calls high school football games, calling himself a "football lifer. " He has also dedicated time to coaching youth football, including his sons high school team, demonstrating a deep, ongoing passion for the sport at all levels.
During his legendary 1984 Heisman runner-up season, he famously scored a 67-yard touchdown against Illinois after losing a shoe at the 40-yard line.