Quick Info
| Profession | Sports Reporter and Host (ESPN, SEC Network) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/10/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | St. Petersburg, Florida |
Latest News about Laura Rutledge
13/02/2025
ESPN re-signed Laura Rutledge to a multi-year contract, extending her run with the network into a second decade. The agreement keeps her in major roles across NFL and college football coverage, including hosting NFL Live and appearing on marquee event programming.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Laura McKeeman Rutledge |
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| Known For | Host of NFL Live and SEC Nation, sideline reporter for Monday Night Football |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Broadcast Journalism |
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| University | University of Florida |
| Awards | 2011 Red Barber Award for Excellence in Broadcasting |
Personal Life
| Residence | Birmingham, Alabama |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Josh Rutledge (retired MLB infielder and former Alabama baseball player) |
Family
| Children | Reese (daughter, born 10/2019) |
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Career
| Early Career |
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| Major Roles |
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| Pageantry |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/lauramrutledge/ | |
| https://x.com/LauraRutledge |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at University of Florida | |
| 2. Ambassador for the Miracle League, which builds baseball fields for children with disabilities | |
| 3. Relocated from Atlanta to Blue Mountain Beach, Florida at age nine, a move she recalls as pivotal to her childhood | |
| 4. Discovered her passion for sports broadcasting when the college radio station had only a sports opening available | |
| 5. Plays a significant role in ESPN's coverage of the NFL Pro Bowl Games and NFL Draft |