Who is Melanie Collins? All you need to know about the American sportscaster

Who is Melanie Collins? All you need to know about the American sportscaster

Kevin Omuya
updated at September 18, 2023 at 11:09 AM

Melanie Collins, originally from State College, Pennsylvania, is a well-known American sportscaster, presenter, reporter, social media influencer, and entrepreneur. In the United States, she is famous for her role as a CBS Sports NFL sideline reporter. She hosts Golf Channel's 'Driver vs. Driver' and is an ESPN sideline reporter.

Melanie Collins
Melanie Collins at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (left) and reporting an NFL match at NRG Stadium (right). Photo: @melanie_collins (modified keywords)
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Melanie is a multitalented American who has worked as a sportscaster, moderator, journalist, and online entertainment force. She is also a substitute host for ESPN's SportsNation. Her online following is considerable.

Profile summary

Title

Details

Full name

Melanie Collins

Gender

Female

Age

37 years old as of 2023

Date of birth

February 6, 1986

Place of birth

Pennsylvania, US

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White Caucasian

Height

1.67 (5'6")

Weight

55kg (121lbs)

Body measurement

34-25-35 inches

Hair colour

Blonde

Eye colour

Icy Blue

Education

Penn State University, New York Institute of Art and Design

Parents

Doug Collins (father), Nancy Collins (mother)

Siblings

2 (Christian and Curtis)

Marital status

Single

Boyfriend

James Neal (2014), Scottie Upshall (2009-2013)

Children

None

Profession

News Reporter, Sportscaster, Host

Affiliations

Big Ten Network, NBA-TV, NBC Sports, CBS, ESPN

Net worth

$6 million - $8 million

Social media

Instagram, (X)Twitter

Melanie Collins' age

Melanie Collins' age
CBS sideline reporter Melanie Collins takes notes during a game between the BYU Cougars and the East Carolina Pirates at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC on October 21, 2017. Photo: Greg Thompson
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The blonde sportscaster is 37 years old, born on February 6, 1986. Collins has been a professional writer for over a decade. Collins is the offspring of Doug and Nancy. Christian and Kurtis are her two brothers and sisters.

Melanie Collins' height

Melanie has blue eyes and a blond hair colour. She is tall, 1.60 m (5 ft 6 in) and weighs 60 kg (132 lb). The approximate measurements of her body are 34-25-35 inches.

Melanie Collins' family

Her upbringing included a couple of divorcees. She was born in State College, Pennsylvania, to parents Nancy and Doug Collins in 1986. Collins also has two brothers, Kurtis and Christian, all of whom she is an elder sibling.

Melanie Collins' career

Melanie Collins Salary
CBS sideline reporter Melanie Collins interviews quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) of the Tennessee Titans after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on September 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo: Don Juan Moore
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Melanie has lately been the face of "Yahoo! Sports," co-host of "Big Break" on the "Golf Network," and a contributor to "The Insider" on CBS. Last year, she covered many major athletic events, including the Olympics, World Cup, and Super Bowl.

Melanie has covered the NBA for NBA-TV and Turner Sports, Major League Baseball for MLB.com, and the PGA Tour for PGA.com before joining the 'Yahoo! Sports' team. Melanie has written multiple Red Carpet pieces for award shows and has experience writing about the entertainment industry for "E! News Now."

She has previously interviewed several famous people and athletes. She has been on many shows and media outlets, and her career has taken her worldwide. She anchors the entertainment news as well as the sports news. She also enjoys golf, skiing, and listening to music.

As a sports reporter and pundit, Melanie's career has taken off. She has covered various sports, from football to golf to basketball. Collins has worked in sports media for several outlets, including the NFL Network and the Golf Channel. She has covered various athletic events, from NFL games to golf tournaments.

Melanie Collins' net worth

Melanie Collins Net Worth
NFL sideline reporter for CBS Sports Melanie Collins reports during a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens on December 26, 2021, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Photo: Robin Alam
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As of September 2023, she is expected to be valued between $6 and $8 million thanks to her decade-long profession. She is also an ESPN SportsNation substitute host.

Melanie Collins' salary

Melanie receives a hefty income, which is still being worked out. The wage range for a sideline reporter is between $42,000 and $107,500 per year.

On the other hand, James Neal, her ex-boyfriend, is worth $20 million. The ice hockey player signed a five-year deal with the Calgary Flames, during which he earned a total of $28.7 million and presently earns around $5.7 million.

Is Melanie Collins engaged?

Her profession requires her to interact with athletes. Therefore, she has dated a few of them. Scottie Upshall was her ex-boyfriend, a popular and successful Canadian ice hockey player. The spark between her and Scottie Upshall was ignited during a party in 2009.

Melanie and Scottie Upshall had been together for four years when they had gotten engaged and were planning their wedding. In 2013, she and Scottie Upshall ended their relationship for reasons neither has discussed.

Melanie Collins began dating ice hockey player James Neal the same year she ended her romance with Scottie Upshall. Melanie Collins and James Neal also bonded through shared concertgoers. She has never been married and is now childless.

She also values her time with her family and pals. Her closest buddy, 'Tyler Diehl,' appears in numerous images she posted on Instagram. She is presently focused on her professional development.

Social media presence

Melanie Collins' Instagram
Melanie Collins' photos of her personal life off duty. Photo:@melanie_collins (modified by author)
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Melanie updates her fans on Instagram and Twitter with news of her professional and personal endeavours: the blonde posts images and videos of herself dressed to the nines. About 129k people follow Melanie Collins on Instagram, and another 73k people follow her on Twitter.

Melanie Collins seems happy with her professional and personal life. The renowned TV personality is widely considered among the industry's top reporters, and she owes her success to the dedication and enthusiasm she consistently displays on the job.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.