Peter Schrager

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Peter Schrager
Born (1982-04-20) April 20, 1982 (age 42)
Nationality American
Alma mater Emory University [2]
Occupation Sports reporter
Years active2006–present [3]
Employer(s) NFL Network
Fox Sports
Television

Peter Schrager (born April 20, 1982) is an American sportscaster for Fox Sports and the NFL Network. Schrager serves as an analyst on Fox NFL Kickoff as well as a sideline reporter for the NFL on Fox .

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Early life

Born in Freehold Township, New Jersey, Schrager graduated from Freehold Township High School and Emory University. [1] [4]

Career

Schrager auditioned for ESPN's "Dream Job" contest in college but ended up writing for the company's website. He later joined FoxSports.com, in a role that included on-camera responsibilities. [5]

In addition to his gameday coverage, he is a regular contributor to The Herd with Colin Cowherd and The Dan Patrick Show . Peter also stars alongside Kyle Brandt, Jason McCourty, and Jamie Erdahl on NFL Network's popular weekday morning show Good Morning Football .

In addition to his work with FOX Sports and the NFL Network, Schrager is also the author of two books: Strength of a Champion with O. J. Brigance (2013), [6] and the New York Times Best Seller, Out of the Blue with Victor Cruz (2012). [7] Schrager has also worked as an editorial contributor for Showtime's Inside the NFL , which earned a Sports Emmy in 2013 for Outstanding Studio Show – Weekly. [8]

Schrager hosts an NFL podcast, The Season with Peter Schrager, through iHeartPodcasts. [9]

Personal life

He is married to Erica and the couple has two children, a son and a daughter. [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Peter Schrager–Fox Sports PressPass". FoxSports.com. Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  2. "Peter Schrager–NFL Network: On Air Talent". NFL.com. NFL Enterprises, LLC. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  3. "Peter Schrager Bio & Career Accomplishments". FoxSports.com. Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  4. @PSchrags (April 16, 2017). "Thanks Tyler. This JEW appreciates the Easter wishes!" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  5. Feldman, Bruce. "Want to know what the NFL combine is really like? Follow Peter Schrager". The Athletic. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  6. Brigance, O.J.; Schrager, Peter; Lewis, Ray (7 October 2014). Strength of a Champion. New American Library. ISBN   9780451467621.
  7. Cruz, Victor; Schrager, Peter (2 July 2013). Out of the Blue. Celebra Books. ISBN   9780451416179.
  8. "Good Morning Football: Latest NFL Headlines & Highlights | NFL Network". NFL.com .
  9. "The Season with Peter Schrager". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
  10. "PETER SCHRAGER". foxsports.com. Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Retrieved 22 December 2023.