Taylor Rooks Biography
Taylor Rooks is an American broadcast sports journalist well known for her appearances on Thursday Night Football, Bleacher Report and Turner Sports. Previously, she served as a host and correspondent for SportsNet New York. She also had the opportunity to work at Big Ten Network.
Taylor Rooks Education
Rooks received her high school diploma in 2010 from Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia. She then proceeded to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. READ: David Wade
Taylor Rooks Age
How old is Taylor? Taylor is 32 years old as of 2024. She was born on May 22, 1991, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America. Her birthday is always celebrated on May 22nd of every year.
Taylor Rooks Nationality and Ethnicity
Rooks holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in St Louis, Missouri, United States. She belongs to the African-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Taylor Rooks Height
She stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) and maintains a body weight of 130.10 lbs (59 kg).
Taylor Rooks Family | Parents
Rooks is the daughter of (father) Thomas Rooks and (mother) Stephanie Rooks. His family entails athletes by nature. Her father Thomas is a prominent top-rushing leader for the Illinois Fighting Illini. She has a sister Ryan Rooks, whom she grew up with. Her sister Ryan is an alumnus of the University of Georgia, a former swimmer and cheerleader. She is also a niece of Lou Brock, St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer and former Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints NFL player, Marv Woodson. READ: Lisa Hughes
Taylor Rooks Husband | Boyfriend
Is Taylor Rooks married? Taylor is not married. However, she was previously in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend Jesse Williams. The duo dated since 2018 until 2019. They were once spotted together in 2018, during Memorial Day enjoying some quality time at one of Kevin Hart’s comedy shows in Atlantic City.
There were speculations that Taylor was dating an NFL sensation, Odell Beckham Jr. and Jack Dorsey. However, more information regarding her dating and relationship status is currently unknown to the public due to her role as a media personality.
Taylor Rooks No Makeup
Taylor is a beautiful woman with or without her makeup on. However, more information regarding her makeup routine is currently under review.
Taylor Rooks Salary
Rooks currently working for Turner Sports earns an estimated annual salary of $96,000.
Taylor Rooks Net Worth
Taylor is an American broadcast sports journalist with an estimated net worth of $1 million. READ: Jennifer McDermed
Taylor Rooks Career
Between August 2012 and May 2014, Rooks contributed to scout.com, where she covered Illinois football and basketball, gaining national attention for her insightful stories, particularly in the realm of recruiting. She broke several significant stories concerning players like Cliff Alexander, Jalen Brunson, Quentin Snider, Aaron Jordan, Charles Matthews, and Jayson Tatum.
Shortly after graduating in August 2014, Rooks swiftly transitioned into the role of an on-air host, reporter, and correspondent for the Big Ten Network. Her presence was felt nightly on the popular sports television program, BTN Live, alongside esteemed personalities such as Dave Revsine, Mike Hall, and Rick Pizzo, as well as analysts like Jim Jackson, Chuck Long, and Glen Mason. Notably, she engaged with fans, incorporating their social media discussions into the show. Throughout the season, Rooks diligently reported on Big Ten Games, frequently traversing locations for television assignments. Additionally, she co-hosted the Women’s Sports Report with Lisa Byington, covering all women’s sports within the Big Ten.
In August 2016, Rooks took on a new challenge as the host, reporter, and anchor for SportsNet New York. She also served as a sideline reporter for CBS Sports Network during the 2016-2017 college football season.
