Best Known For:The podcast The Adam Schefter Podcast
Breakthrough:Joined ESPN as NFL insider following NFL Network tenure in 2009
10 Quick Facts About Adam Schefter
- Full Name: Adam Schefter
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and sportscaster
- Current Role: Senior NFL insider
- Date of Birth: December 21, 1966
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of Birth: Valley Stream, New York
- Spouse / Partner: Sharri Schefter
- Specialization: Sports Journalist and Reporter
- Media Level: National
Adam Schefter Age
Adam Schefter is about 60 years old as of 2026. Adam Schefter was born in 1966.
Popularity
#2375 Most Popular
#2375 Overall #789 in Media Personalities
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Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Michigan and Northwestern University.
- University of Michigan
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree
- Period: 1989
- Northwestern University
- Qualification: Master’s degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1990
Career & Work
Adam Schefter's career includes news and reporting roles with ESPN and NFL Network.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Senior NFL Insider
Period: 2009–Present
Organization: NFL Network
Role: NFL insider and reporter
Period: 2004–2008
Organization: The Denver Post
Role: Football reporter
Period: 1996
Details: Covered Denver Broncos and NFL.
Organization: Rocky Mountain News
Role: Sportswriter and Broncos reporter
Period: 1990
Rise to Fame
Adam Schefter rose to prominence for his role for the podcast The Adam Schefter Podcast.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Adam Schefter Podcast, The Man I Never Met: A Memoir, and Romo: My Life on the Edge Living Dreams and Slaying Dragons.
Books
- Book: The Man I Never Met: A Memoir (Author)
- Book: Romo: My Life on the Edge Living Dreams and Slaying Dragons (Author)
- Book: TD: Dreams in Motion (Author)
- Book: Think Like A Champion: Building Success One Victory at a Time (Author)
Podcasts
- Podcast: The Adam Schefter Podcast (Host)
Awards & Achievements
- Dick Schaap Memorial Award for Media Excellence — Dick Schaap Memorial Award
- Sports Emmy Award (extended Harbaugh brothers feature) — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — ESPN feature on John and Jim Harbaugh
Personal Information
- Full Name: Adam Schefter
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 21, 1966
- Age: 59
- Birthday: December 21
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Valley Stream, New York
Family & Relationships
- Spouse / Partner: Sharri Schefter
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Media work, including anchoring, hosting, reporting, and related ventures
