Ian Rapoport is an NFL Network Insider for the National Football League. He is a sportswriter, expert, and television analyst primarily covering professional football. Ian joined the NFL Network in 2012 and is known for reporting breaking information from the league and team personnel via his X account.
In 2004, Ian started his career for the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, covering the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Following this, Ian went to The Birmingham News, covering the Alabama Crimson Tide football, basketball, baseball, and Nick Saban. His last stop before the NFL Network was the Boston Herald, where he worked as the Patriots beat reporter and covered all aspects of the team and Bill Belichick.
Ian grew up in Westchester County, New York, and attended Columbia University, majoring in history. Outside work, his interests include hosting his RapSheet and Friends podcast, golf, 5 am workouts, 90’s hip-hop, and spending time with his beautiful wife, Leah, and two sons, Max and Jude.
When he's not breaking news, Ian Rapoport enjoys delivering inspiring keynote sessions and Q&As. Throughout these talks, Rapoport provides insight into his personal mental health and therapy journey, along with valuable lessons for overcoming adversity and succeeding in sports business. He is also a proud advocate of youth education and cancer awareness. He supports the nonprofit Kids In Need Foundation and “Wait Until 8th,” which are committed to creating equitable learning environments for teachers and students in under-resourced communities.
