Tom Brady, a winner of seven Super Bowls with both the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will be one of the 13 speakers addressing Georgetown University’s Class of 2026 at the school’s upcoming commencement. Former Secretary of State John Kerry is also headlined for the event. The school announced the speakers Monday.
May 16 will be when Brady delivers his speech to School of Business undergraduates. Having the most Super Bowl rings out of any quarterback in NFL history, Brady would go on to hold the gig that he does now as Fox Sports’ lead NFL analyst, while also becoming the co-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and Birmingham City Football Club. He’s also the founder of multiple media, athletic clothing and wellness companies. (RELATED: Ex-US Gymnast Jennifer Sey Reacts After ‘Terrifying’ Shooting At White House Correspondents’ Dinner)
Later in the day after Brady, Kerry will deliver his speech to School of Foreign Service undergraduates at their ceremony. For 28 years, Kerry was a U.S. senator, and in the Obama administration, he was the 68th secretary of state. In 2021, during the Biden administration, Kerry received a nomination as the first special presidential envoy for climate.
Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, and John Kerry, former secretary of state, are among the 13 speakers who will address the Class of 2026 at Georgetown’s commencement this year. https://t.co/oLOJQSlnXr
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Cindy McCain, the wife of late Sen. John McCain and World Food Programme executive director, will also be speaking, with her commencement address directed to McCourt School of Public Policy graduate students at their ceremony.
Three alumni of Georgetown will address graduates as well: Ford President and CEO James Farley Jr., former U.S. Personal Banking at Citigroup CFO Essya Hanachi and Fortune Magazine’s Most Powerful Women editor Emma Hinchliffe.
“We are honored to welcome this year’s accomplished group of speakers and alumni to the Class of 2026’s commencement ceremonies,” Georgetown interim President Robert M. Groves stated in a news release from the school published Monday. “They are each leaders in their fields, and we are grateful for their words of wisdom as we send our Hoyas out into the world.”