Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Ian Rapoport is an American sports journalist, pundit, and television analyst who specializes in covering the NFL (National Football League). Currently, he works as a National Insider at the NFL Network.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Ian Rapoport was born on January 9, 1980, in Westchester County, New York, where he also grew up.
- He has a brother, Jake.
- Ian married Leah Rapoport in 2009. Together they have two sons, Max and Jude Rapoport.
- Currently, he resides in New York City.
Early Life and Education :
- Ian attended the prestigious Hackley School preparatory school in Tarrytown, New York, from 1994 to 1998.
- He then went on to study at the Ivy League Columbia University in New York City. He was there from 1998 to 2002 & graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- In August 2004, Ian got his first job in journalism at The Clarion-Ledger in Jackson, Mississippi. He was a beat reporter covering the Mississippi State Bulldogs until July 2006.
- From August 2006 to July 2009, he relocated to Birmingham, Alabama, and started working for The Birmingham News, where he covered the Alabama Crimson Tide, representing the University of Alabama.
- In July 2009, Ian started working in his current role as the ‘New England Patriots’ beat reporter for the Boston Herald in Boston, Massachusetts.
- In April 2012, Ian became a National Insider for the NFL Network, where he has remained since.
- Ian is also the host of the RapSheet and Friends podcast, which provides discussion an in-depth analysis of NFL news and moves.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Ian is passionate about charity work and has attended the Give to Live Gala benefitting St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He also attended the prestigious Kentucky Derby with his wife Leah in May 2019.
- Despite being very invested in the world of American football, Ian is also a fan of basketball. He supports the New York Knicks and has attended several of their games.
- Ian enjoys snowboarding and is also a fan of Hamilton the musical.
- He is a bourbon man, and is particularly fond of the brand Jim Beam.
- Ian also dabbles in playing golf on occasion and also follows baseball.
- He supports the One Love Foundation, which educates communities on relationship abuse in order to end it.
- Ian also frequently attends the Monster Jam, a popular monster truck racing event.
- He initially planned to go to law school after finishing his bachelor’s, but was captivated by the world of journalism instead.
- He has considered writing a book whenever his hectic career will allow him the time to do so.
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