Derrin Horton facts for kids

Derrin Horton is an American sportscaster. He works in Los Angeles, California. A sportscaster is someone who reports on sports news.

Derrin Horton used to be a sports anchor for KTLA. An anchor is a main reporter for a news program. He has also worked as a play-by-play announcer and anchor for ESPN and Fox Sports Net. A play-by-play announcer describes the action of a game as it happens. Derrin Horton also does voiceovers for TV networks.

Derrin Horton's Early Life and School

Derrin Horton was born in Washington, D.C.. He grew up in Queens, New York. He finished high school at Holy Cross High School in Flushing, New York in 1986.

After high school, Derrin went to Syracuse University. He studied at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1991. While he was a student, he worked at the school's radio station, WAER. He also worked at Citrus TV. He reported on Syracuse Orange sports for these student-run stations.

Derrin Horton's Career in Sports Reporting

Derrin Horton started working as a sportscaster for KCAL-TV in Los Angeles in 1998.

In 2004, he joined the NFL Network. The NFL Network is a TV channel all about American football. He works there as an anchor, reporter, and host. He interviews players and coaches. He also gives reports after games. Derrin Horton is also the host and narrator for the show NFL Top 10. This show is a documentary series about football.

Where to Find More Information

• KTLA Profile