Adam Schefter was first a journalist before becoming a television analyst. The ace sports TV columnist and analyst has written for numerous newspapers, including The Denver Post and many others. There is so much to know about Schefter’s life outside of his professional life. Here are some lesser-known facts about him.
Adam Schefter, Biography, Age
He was born on December 21, 1966 in Valley.Stream, New York. He attended John F. Kenndey High School in Bellmore, New York where he was raised. After high school, Adam went to the University of Michigan where he graduated in 1989. Schefter is a freelance journalist for the Chicago Tribune. In college, he then enrolled in the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
Schefter, always inclined to write, began his career as an editor for the Michigan Daily Journal. He then worked as an intern for the Seattle Post-Intelligence. He also began writing for the Rocky Mountain News in 1990 after moving to Denver. After writing for the magazine for nearly six years, he began writing for The Denver Post in 1996. Schefter joined the NFL Network in 2004 after working for ESPN Around the Horn replacing Woody Paige. He also made appearances on The Sports Reporters for ESPN.
On the NFL Network, Adam Schefter appeared on NFL Total Access. He was also a writer for NFL.com. Schefter’s stint in the NFL established him as the top insider according to USA Today’s November 2010 poll. The sports journalist again earned this recognition the following year after a job well done. After appearances on ESPN, he caught the eye of management. He then became a sportscaster for the outfit and began making on-air appearances.
In 2017, he became a member of the NBA section of ESPN’s team and served as a sideline reporter. Schefter’s Know-Them-Adam podcast launched on ESPN Audio in February 2017. The program features discussions between sports players on football-related topics.
The reporter put several bags in recognition and praise during his work. He was declared the best tweeter in New York by New York magazine. He was named “Best News Breaker” and was also named Media Personality of the Year by different platforms at different times.
His Net Worth, Salary
Adam Schefter sits on an estimated net worth of $4 million. The sports analyst and analyst has several times worked with broadcasting platforms for his financial situation. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Schefter earns $1.2 million as his annual salary. He also benefits from his podcast on ESPN Audio, as well as the other programs he appears on.
Family – wife, children
The sportsman has an interesting history withregarding his personal life. While many know he is married to Sharri Maio, few know how they ended up together. Adam met Maio on a blind date in 2006. Things happened so fast after the two felt like instant chemistry. Only a year later, the pair tied the knot in 2007 and have been together ever since.
Maio was previously married to Joseph Maio who tragically lost his life in the horrific 9/11 terrorist attack. Adam is a stepfather to Sharri’s son, Devon, whom she had with her late husband. He also shares a daughter named Dylan, with Sharri.
Body measurements – height, weight
Adam Schefter’s career might not be daunting enough to demand a tough body but the sportsman has a great body. He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches, which is quite commensurate with his weight of 80 kg.
Other facts to know
- Although he earns millions, Adam is not one to show his assets. This can be confirmed by more than hundred thousand followers on Instagram and more than 7 million followers on Twitter.
- Schefter was reprimanded by law on privacy breaches in 2015 after he tweeted a medical file showing American football defensive end Jason Perre-Paul had his right index finger amputated. The sportsman was drawn into the affair with the management of ESPN. The case was settled two years later in 2017.
- Schefter wrote five books in his name. Some of them include “The Man I Never Met: A Memoir” (2018), “The Class of Football: Words of Wisdom Learned from Legends of the Gridiron” (2009), and others.