Best Known For:The television program NFL Live
Breakthrough:Joined ESPN as a top-tier media insider, transitioning print-journalism connections into digital domination in 2009
10 Quick Facts About Adam Schefter
- Full Name: Adam Schefter
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program NFL Live
- Current Role: Senior NFL insider
- Current Employer: ESPN
- Date of Birth: December 21, 1966
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of Birth: Valley Stream, New York
- Marital Status: Married
Adam Schefter Age
Adam Schefter is about 60 years old as of 2026. Adam Schefter was born in 1966.
Popularity
#1240 Most Popular
#1240 Overall #499 in Media Personalities
Score: 69
Boosts: 0
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Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Michigan and Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.
- University of Michigan
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1989
- Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 1990
Career & Work
Adam Schefter's career includes writing and editorial roles with ESPN and NFL Network.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Senior NFL Insider
Period: 2009–Present
Organization: NFL Network
Role: Information Insider
Period: 2004–2009
Details: Appeared on Total Access and supported various league broadcast components.
Organization: The Denver Post
Role: Sports Writer
Period: 1996–2004
Details: Denver, CO · Covered the Denver Broncos beat including their back-to-back Super Bowl titles.
Rise to Fame
Adam Schefter rose to prominence for his role for the podcast The Adam Schefter Podcast.
Notable Works
- Podcast: The Adam Schefter Podcast (Host, Present) — Weekly audio segment featuring interviews with prominent NFL executives, coaches, and athletes
Notable Coverage
- NFL Free Agency and Draft Breaking News - ESPN - Consistently breaks major trades, contract extensions, and league personnel adjustments year-round
Awards & Achievements
- Best Sports Insider — Sports Illustrated — Recognized for media dominance in NFL breaking news cycles.
Adam Schefter Family & Relationships
Adam Schefter is married to Sharri Maio.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Adam Schefter
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
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
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sharri Maio
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Sharri Maio (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/AdamSchefter
