The well-known sportscaster Maria Taylor earned this successful position after hard work and determination. Previously, she worked with ESPN and SEC Network but nowadays she is a sportscaster for NBC Sports. Maria covered the NBA, NFL, college football, and college volleyball. Besides sports, she is an excellent athlete and also takes an interest in charitable activities.
Maria Taylor Birth and Academics:
Maria Taylor was born on 12th May 1987 in Georgia, US. She was always interested in sports while attending Centennial High School, Maria earned several accolades for a successful basketball career. In 2004, she was selected as a USA Volleyball Junior National A2 team member. Moreover, Taylor has received an athletic scholarship to the University of Georgia where she played basketball and volleyball until 2009.
Maria Taylor Body Measurements Height Weight Net Worth Statistics
Maria Taylor Career Overview:
Maria Taylor began her career as a reporter and host for IMG at the University of Georgia. Later, she appeared in several studio shows, including SportsNite, Dawg Report, and SEC Men’s Basketball Tonight. In 2013, Maria began her professional career as a sideline reporter on ESPN2’s weekly Saturday-night primetime college football telecast.
Later that year, Taylor joined SEC Network as a college football reporter with commentators Brent Musburger and Jesse Palmer. In 2017, she replaced Samantha Ponder on the ESPN College GameDay broadcast crew, and afterward, Maria Taylor earned commercial success and hosted several shows, including NBA Countdown and NBA Games.
Maria Taylor Personal Info:
- Full Born Name: Suzette Maria Taylor
- Nick Name: Maria
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Date of Birth: 12th May 1987
- Birthplace: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Race/ Ethnicity: Black American
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Maria Taylor Family Members:
- Father Name: Steve Taylor
- Mother Name: Suzette Taylor
- Siblings Name: Brother Steve & Sister Vann.
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse Name: Rodney Blackstock (m. 2019; div. 2021); Jon Lee (m. 2021)
- Children: Pregnant
Maria Taylor Family Background:
Maria Taylor was born to Steve Taylor and Suzette Taylor. Her father was an American cricketer and was the captain of the US cricket team. While her mother was known for American Taboo. Maria has two siblings including, Brother Steve Taylor Jr. and Sister Vann Taylor.
Maria Taylor Relationships History:
In 2019, Maria Taylor married Rodney Blackstock. Both had the same interest in basketball and Rodney also has built a reputation as a sport director. Unfortunately, the couple got divorced in 2021, and later on, Maria married Jon Lee in the same year. The couple is living their life happily together.
Maria Taylor Net Worth:
The sports journalist Maria Taylor has gained worldwide success over the years. As of now, her net worth is estimated at around $6 million which she has earned through her journalism career.
Maria Taylor Body Measurements and Physical Features:
The following list reveals sportscaster Maria Taylor body measurements details, including her height, weight, shoe size, and vital statistics.
- Build: Slim
- Height in Feet: 6’2”
- Height in Centimeters: 188 cm
- Weight in Kilograms: 66 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 145 lb.
- Shoe Size: 11(US)
- Body Measurements: 32-24-35
Maria Taylor Interesting Facts:
- Maria has a towering height of 6’2” feet.
- During college, Maria was a superb basketball and volleyball player.
- Throughout her career, Taylor has covered basketball, NBA, NFL, volleyball, and college football.
- She rejected the $1 million annual salary increase offer from ESPN and joined NBC Sports.
