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Taylor Rooks Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 30, 2025: By Robert Njora

Taylor Rooks Biography

Taylor Rooks is an American sports journalist and broadcaster born in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. She presently appears on Thursday Night Football (on Prime Video), Bleacher Report, and TNT Sports. Before joining the Turner networks, she was a host, reporter, and journalist at SportsNet New York. Before the New York Market, she functioned for the Big Ten Network.

She emerged on BTN Live, BTN Football Pregame, and Women’s Sports Report. She was a sideline reporter for CBS Sports Network for the 2016-2017 football season. Before SNY, CBS, and BTN, Rooks was a football and basketball recruiting reporter for scout.com. She has an on-air presence for major events, such as the Big Ten Football Championship.

10 Quick Facts About Taylor Rooks

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  • Name: Taylor Lynn Rooks
  • Age: 33 Years Old
  • Birthday: 22 May
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Sports Journalist, Broadcaster
  • Marital Status: Dating
  • Salary: $83,738
  • Net worth: $5 Million

Taylor Rooks Age

Rooks is 33 years old, she was born on 22 May 1992, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 22 May every year and her birth sign is Gemini.

Taylor Rooks Height

Taylor Rooks stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m). Her body measurements are 35-24-35 inches.

Taylor Rooks Weight

Rooks weighs 59 kg (132 lbs). She has dark brown eyes and black hair.

Early Life and Education

Rooks was born on 22 May 1992, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. She went to Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia. She graduated in 2010 as a Lion. She decided to follow in her parent’s footsteps by attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she majored in broadcast journalism. During her time at the University of Illinois, Rooks covered and broke national football/basketball recruiting stories while working with Scout.com.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

From August 2012 to May 2014, Rooks operated with scout.com covering Illinois football and basketball. She earned national news with her stories and perspective on the game – especially in recruiting. Rooks broke numerous stories regarding Cliff Alexander, Jalen Brunson, Quentin Snider, Aaron Jordan, Charles Matthews, and Jayson Tatum.

Media Affiliations

Rooks currently appears on Thursday Night Football (on Prime Video), Bleacher Report, and TNT Sports. Throughout her career, Taylor has functioned with the following major media companies:

  • TNT Sports
  • SportsNet New York
  • BTN Football Pregame
  • Women’s Sports Report
  • CBS Sports Network
  • Scout.com

    Personal Life

      Taylor Rooks Family, Parents

      Rooks was born to her Mother, Stephanie Rooks, and her father, Thomas Rooks in Missouri. Her mother Stephanie is a dean at Gwinnett Technical College, while her father Thomas is the top rushing leader for the Illinois Fighting Illini.

      She is the niece of St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer, Lou Brock; and the niece of former Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints NFL player, Marv Woodson.

      Taylor Rooks Siblings

      It is not known if Taylor has any brothers or sisters. We will update this section once the information is available.

      Taylor Rooks Boyfriend

      Rooks is currently dating Jesse Williams. She has been in relationships with Jack Dorsey (2022) and Jesse Williams (2018 – 2019). Additionally, she had an encounter with Kendall Marshall (2015). Her partner’s information will be updated as soon as the information is available.

      Taylor Rooks Children

      There is no information about Rooks’ children. We will update this section once the information is available.

      Taylor Rooks Salary

      Rooks receives an average annual salary of between $83,738. This is Per our average wage estimates for journalists in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.

      Taylor Rooks Net Worth

      Taylor Rooks’s net worth is estimated at 5 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a sports journalist and broadcaster. Through her various sources of income, Taylor has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

      Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Taylor Rooks

      Here are some interesting facts you should know about Taylor.

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      Taylor Rooks Bio.

      • Full Names: Taylor Lynn Rooks
      • Popular As: Taylor
      • Gender: Female
      • Occupation / Profession: Sports Journalist and Broadcaster
      • Nationality: American
      • Race / Ethnicity: African-American
      • Religion: Not Known
      • Sexual Orientation: Straight

      Birthday

      • Age / How Old?: 33 Years Old
      • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
      • Date of Birth: 22 May 1992
      • Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
      • Birthday: May 22

      Body Measurements

      • Body Measurements: 35-24-35 inches
      • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
      • Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs)
      • Eye Color: Dark Brown
      • Hair Color: Black
      • Shoe Size: 6.5 (US), 4.5 (UK)
      • Dress Size: Not Available
      • Breast Size: 35 inches
      • Waist Size: 24 inches
      • Hip Size: 35 inches

      Family and Relationship

      • Father (Dad): Thomas Rooks
      • Mother: Stephanie Rooks
      • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
      • Marital Status: Dating
      • Husband/Spouse: Not Applicable
      • Dating / Boyfriend: Jesse Williams
      • Children: Sons (None) Daughter(s) (None)

      Net Worth and Salary

      • Net Worth: $5 Million
      • Salary: $83,738
      • Source of Income: Sports Journalist, Broadcaster

      Reporter

      Rooks appeared on CBS Sports Network reporting on the WBB Pre-NIT Championship at 19 years old. She also interned with the PGA Tour, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, and Fox Sports/Scout.com.

      She then appeared nightly on the popular sports television show, BTN Live, alongside Dave Revsine, Mike Hall, and Rick Pizzo, and also analysts such as Jim Jackson, Chuck Long, and Glen Mason.

      Bleacher Report

      Rooks’ show, Take It There debuted on April 3rd on Bleacher Report. Her first episode featured the Philadelphia 76ers’ Jimmy Butler. Lillard appeared in episode two. Saquon Barkley of the NFL’s New York Giants, who won NFL Rookie of the Year in 2018, talked about how he believes he will become the game’s best-ever running back in episode three.

      Rooks traveled to Utah to interview Jazz center Rudy Gobert for episode four a few weeks after he broke the NBA single-season dunk record. Her efforts are a nod to a shifting media landscape, where sports content has evolved from just scores and recaps to personalizing athletes and telling stories about the cultural aspects of the sport.

      Model

      After college, Rooks modeled briefly but turned her focus to sports journalism.

      Contacts

      • Instagram
      • Twitter
      • Facebook
      • Youtube
      • Tiktok
      • Website

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