Booger McFarland Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Anthony "Booger" McFarland, born on December 18, 1977, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, is a former professional football player and current sports analyst. Growing up in Winnsboro with his two siblings, he attended Winnsboro High School, where he earned All-State honors as a lineman. His childhood nickname, "Booger," was a moniker he embraced, recalling, "I was a bad kid, getting into a lot of wild stuff. I used to get called a lot of different things. But that was just the one that stuck." McFarland's collegiate career at Louisiana State University (LSU) from 1995 to 1998 was distinguished. As a freshman, he started every game at defensive tackle, recording 73 tackles, including 12 for loss, and two sacks. His versatility was evident as he also served as a fullback in short-yardage situations. Over his four years with the Tigers, he earned First-Team All-SEC and All-America honors, and played in the 1999 Senior Bowl. He graduated in 1999 with a degree in business management. In the 1999 NFL Draft, McFarland was selected 15th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over eight seasons with Tampa Bay (1999–2005) and the Indianapolis Colts (2005–2006), he accumulated 305 tackles and 20 sacks in 84 games. He was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams: Super Bowl XXXVII with the Buccaneers in 2002 and Super Bowl XLI with the Colts in 2007. A knee injury in 2007 led to his retirement from professional football. Transitioning to broadcasting, McFarland joined ESPN in 2014 as a football analyst. He served as a color analyst for Monday Night Football in 2018 and 2019, becoming the first full-time African American booth analyst since 1985. In 2020, he assumed a prominent studio role, appearing on college football Saturdays on ABC, hosting NFL PrimeTime alongside Chris Berman, and contributing to Monday Night Countdown. He also regularly appears on SportsCenter, Get Up, NFL Live, and ESPN Radio. In August 2023, McFarland partnered with former NFL coach Herm Edwards and host Michael Eaves for a new ESPN show covering both college football and the NFL. This collaboration highlights his deep understanding of the game and his ability to engage audiences with insightful commentary.