Laura Rutledge is the kind of reporter who makes you stop scrolling. Seriously, she’s been holding it down on NFL Live for years. And ESPN knows what they’ve got. They locked her down with a multi-year extension at the end of February. The former Miss Florida isn’t just a face on the screen; she’s the QB of ESPN NFL Live. And now, with a fresh contract in hand, Laura’s back at it, but this time with even more responsibility.
Working in front of the camera means you must be at your best. Laura knows how to do it. After all, she has been in the business for more than a decade. The ESPN reporter knows how to turn heads, whether she’s in the studio or reporting from the field. And her fashion game?
Well, her Miss Florida title justifies it all. From dazzling black outfits to magnificent short hair, Rutledge always looks like she’s walking the red carpet.
Laura’s recent Instagram post of herself in a stunning black outfit left her followers speechless. The 36-year-old is donning a black printed top and skirt, paired with a black blazer to complete the look. The NFL Live host is rocking long, high-heeled boots, along with matching jewelry, a watch, and bracelets.
Her pink nails, short blonde hair, and beautiful smile are the cherry on top. Laura’s not just a pro at breaking down plays, she’s a style icon too. Talking about her, ESPN’s president of content, Burke Magnus, once shared, “Laura is a consummate professional and a wonderful teammate. Her versatility allows us to utilize her in multiple roles, across numerous sports, throughout the year. We are fortunate to have her.“
Rutledge has been the face of ESPN for a decade now. After briefly working for Fox Sports, the Florida alum joined ESPN in 2014, and ever since, she has been a constant presence on SEC Nation and NFL Live. “ESPN has provided me the support and freedom to build my dream career since I arrived eager to learn and grow,” shared Laura.
Laura recently covered the NFL free agency, serving some jaw-dropping looks while doing business.
Laura Rutledge mixes style with sports-savvy
‘Short hair, don’t care‘ -that’s the mantra Laura adopted before kicking off free agency. The ESPN reporter covered her first free agency after getting her contract extension done on March 11. Rutledge debuted her ‘summer haircut‘ on the first day of free agency. The 36-year-old wore a stunning bodycon red dress with black boots. Her golden earrings and bracelet completed her look.
Laura’s followers were used to watching her with long blonde hair, but they were even more impressed with her new short hair. “A busy day #nflfreeagency,” Rutledge penned as she shared snaps from free agency.
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And before her followers could get over those stunning pictures, Laura Rutledge dropped another set of photos from NFL Live in her special St. Patrick’s Day-themed outfit. The ESPN reporter wore a green top and a pleated skirt with bare lips and golden hoops. Laura completed the look with a golden neckband and shades.
“A tale of two St. Patrick’s days ,” she captioned, sharing pictures of her look on her IG. Half of her comment section was filled with followers complimenting her hairstyle. “The MVP of ESPN. Love the shorter hair. A beautiful woman both inside and out,” wrote a fan.
Well, safe to say, Laura’s new look is a complete win. Her stunning IG snaps are already serving as major summer outfit inspo!
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