Stan Verrett

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Stan Verrett
Stan Verrett 2010.jpg
Verrett in 2010
Born1966or1967(age 58–59)
Education Howard University
OccupationESPN anchor
Years active1989−present

Stan Verrett (born 1966or1967) [1] is an American sportscaster on the ESPN and ESPNEWS networks. Most of his appearances are on SportsCenter at 11 p.m or 1 a.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. He has also hosted studio segments on ESPN's college basketball and college football telecasts, and has appeared as a sideline reporter, working ArenaBowl XXII.

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Life and career

Verrett attended St. Augustine High School in New Orleans and Howard University in Washington, D.C. Verrett is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

He was a radio DJ on WOWI 103 Jamz in the Hampton Roads, VA area. While in the area, Verrett was a sports anchor on ABC affiliate WVEC-TV 13 and also had a stint on local NBC affiliate WAVY-TV 10.

In April 2009, Verrett began working from ESPN's then-new L.A. Live studios, anchoring the 10:00 p.m. PST SportsCenter along with Neil Everett. [2] In August 2016, he was named studio host for ESPN's college football coverage airing on sister network ABC, replacing John Saunders, who died earlier that month. [3]

On May 22, 2025 Verrett announced his departure from ESPN. [4]

Personal life

He is the cousin of Jason Verrett. [5]

References

  1. Pucin, Diane (April 7, 2009). "ESPN Begins Its Era in L.A.". The Los Angeles Times . p. C7. The regular anchors are Everett, 46, and Verrett, 42.
  2. "ESPN Announces los Angeles-Based Anchor Team". Archived from the original on May 3, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2009.
  3. "Stan Verrett to Host College Football Saturdays on ABC". August 25, 2016.
  4. Ehalt, Matt (May 22, 2025). "Stan Verrett explains stunning ESPN split after 25 years". nypost.com. NYP Holdings, Inc. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  5. "One CMS".