Derrick Johnson’s Defend The Dream Foundation is thrilled to invite you to the inaugural “Celebrity Waiter Night,” presented by H-E-B and Favor!
Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Four Seasons Hotel
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Derrick Johnson will host his inaugural Celebrity Waiter Night, presented by H-E-B and Favor, at Four Seasons Hotel, with an evening of fun, food and famous faces!
Derrick will be joined by Mack Brown, Chris Del Conte, Vince Young, and Colt McCoy, and many others, for an unforgettable night where they trade in the spotlight for aprons to serve you with style — all in support of a great cause,
Derrick Johnson’s Defend the Dream Foundation!
Celebrity Waiters
Committed celebrities as of January 30, 2026
Professional Athletes, Olympians & Sports Legends
- Aaron Williams, NFL – Buffalo Bills
- Alfred Collins, NFL – 49ers
- Brian Orakpo, NFL – Retired
- Calvin Anderson, NFL – Steelers
- Colt McCoy, NFL – Retired
- Cory Redding, NFL – Retired
- Earl Campbell, NFL – Retired
- Garrett Wilson, NFL – Jets
- Jaylan Ford, NFL – New Orleans Saints
- Jordan Hicks, NFL – Retired
- Mark Henry, Olympian & WWE Legend – “The World’s Strongest Man”
- Michael Griffin, NFL – Retired
- Michael Huff, NFL – Retired
- Quan Cosby, NFL – Retired
- T.J. Ford, NBA – Retired
- Vernon Broughton, NFL – Saints
- Vince Young, NFL – Retired
- Will Matthews, NFL – Retired
- Mark Brooks, PGA – Professional Golfer
- Brooks Kieschnick, Former MLB Player
- Drew Stubbs, Former MLB Player
- Reggie Freeman, UT Basketball Legend
- Tommy Hannan, Olympian – Gold Medalist Swimmer
- Trey Hardee, Olympian – Track and Field
- Selvin Young, NFL – Retired
- BJ Johnson, NFL – Retired
Media, Entertainment & Music
- Anne Hudson, Radio Personality
- Brad Booker, Morning Show Host – KAMX Mix 94.7
- Cedric Golden, Austin Statesman – Sports Writer
- Bill Schoening, Retired Voice of the Spurs
- Brian Jones, NFL – Retired, CBS Sports
- Emmanuel Acho, NFL & FOX Sports
- Chris Klein, Actor
- Matt McCusker, Comedian
- Ty Myers, Country Musician
- Ed Clements, Austin Radio Personality
- Jeff Ward, Radio Personality
- 3rd & Longhorn Podcast, Live broadcast from the event with recorded episode to follow
University of Texas Leadership & Community
- Chris Del Conte, UT Vice President and Athletic Director – University of Texas at Austin
- Mack Brown, National Championship Head Coach
- DeLoss Dodds, Legendary UT Athletic Director
- John Bianco, UT Senior Associate Athletics Director – Football Communications
- Norman Watkins, UT Football
Culinary, Lifestyle & Philanthropy
- John Carver, Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur
- Kevin Taylor, Chef and Restaurateur
- Shane Stark, Chef and Restaurateur
- James Robert, Chef and Restaurateur
- Loreal Sarkisian, Wardrobe Stylist and Philanthropist
Silver Tables
Soncia Reagins-Lilly, Ed.D. – R-L Consulting, LLC
Shelby Brown
New Solutions
Bronze Tables
Austin American-Statesman
Patrick & Alyson McDonald
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Copper Tables
