Michael Smith: Biography in Details
Who is Michael Smith?
Michael Smith is an ESPN host and commentator. Also, Michael Smith anchored shows like College Football Live, SportsNation, and First Take. He is a hardworking person and has made a recognizable position in the sports field as an anchor and commentator.
Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood
Michael Smith was born to American parents on August 1, 1979, in New Orleans, LA, U.S.A. His nationality is American and belongs to the African ethnicity.
His father’s name is Paul Smith and his mother’s name is unknown. He was raised by his parents in a friendly and sporty environment. Nothing is published regarding Smith’s parents and siblings.
He was mainly encouraged by his sporty father to secure his career in the sports field. As a boy, he was highly interested in watching different games on T.V. He was not addicted to only one game, but used to watch every game on the sports channel.
Education History
Concerning his educational background, Michael Smith attended McDonogh No. 35 Senior High School. Later on, Michael Smith also attended Loyola University New Orleans and earned a degree in mass communications.
Professional Life and Career
After graduation, Smith started hosting different sports shows rather than playing games. He co-hosts ESPN SC6 with Jemele Hill on ESPN Radio and iTunes. He also worked as a reporter and covered the New England Patriots and the NFL from 2001 to 2004. He is also a regular panelist on the ESPN show ‘Around the Horn.’
In September 2004, he joined ESPN as a senior writer and an NFL Insider for SportsCenter and NFL Live. Smith was also a correspondent for ‘E: 60’. During the year 2009, he anchored and hosted the shows like Mike & Mike, First Take, SportsNation, Outside the Lines, NFL Live, and College Football Live. For three years since 2011, he hosted ‘Numbers Never Lie’ every weekday on ESPN2. He is living a simple life but is of a high-thinking personality.
Michael Smith: Salary and Net Worth
It is said that Michael Smith makes a good amount of money; however, his net worth is estimated to be $3 million as of 2022.
Michael Smith: Rumor and Controversy
Once there was a rumor that Michael Smith was having an affair with his co-host Jemele Hill; however, afterward, Smith announced that Hill is like a friend to him and told him he is dating someone, whom he is going to marry soon.
Michael Smith: Body Measurement
Michael Smith’s hair color is black and his eye color is dark brown. His height, shoe size, and weight are unknown.
Social Media Profile
Michael Smith is active on Instagram and Twitter. He has over 166k followers on his Instagram account and over 521k followers on his Twitter account. He does not use Facebook.
Michael Smith’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | August | Thursday |
| 2025 | August | Friday |
| 2026 | August | Saturday |
| 2027 | August | Sunday |
| 2028 | August | Tuesday |