Ever stood next to a professional athlete? It’s a humbling experience. Most of us feel like we’ve suddenly shrunk three sizes. But for Erin Andrews, the veteran Fox Sports sideline reporter who’s been a fixture on our TV screens for over two decades, the view is a little different.
Honestly, if you watch her standing next to a 6-foot-4 quarterback like Tom Brady or interviewing a towering offensive lineman, it’s easy to lose perspective. She looks "normal" sized in that world. But then you see her standing next to a regular person at the grocery store or a colleague in the studio, and it hits you. Erin Andrews is 5 feet 10 inches tall. That’s a big deal. The average American woman is about 5-foot-4. Andrews basically has half a foot on most people she meets in daily life.
The Sideline Perspective: How Tall is Erin Andrews, Really?
In the world of the NFL, "tall" is a relative term. When you’re surrounded by 300-pound men who stand 6-foot-5, being 5-foot-10 makes you look like a point guard. But that height is actually one of her secret weapons. It gives her a presence. You’ve probably noticed she doesn't get lost in the post-game scrum.
Interestingly, her height puts her on an even playing field with some of the league's most famous signal-callers. Take Kyler Murray or Bryce Young. Both are listed right around that 5-foot-10 mark. When Andrews puts on a pair of heels for a broadcast—which can easily add three or four inches—she actually towers over them. It’s a funny visual when the reporter is looking down at the star quarterback.
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The Dance Floor and the Sideline
Before she was the face of Fox NFL Sunday, Andrews was a Florida Gator. Not just a student, but a member of the Florida Gators Dazzlers dance team. If you’ve ever seen a dance troupe, you know they usually look for a certain uniformity. Standing 5-foot-10, she was often the tallest person in the room even back then.
She's talked about how she used that "tall girl" energy to her advantage. It wasn't just about being seen; it was about the work. She famously told her parents she wanted to go to the University of Florida because the teams were good, which meant the big networks like ESPN and CBS would always be in town. She’d literally go out to practices, watch the pro reporters, and mimic their movements.
Comparing the "Tall" Icons
People love to compare her to other celebrities who carry that "statuesque" label. One of the most common searches is how she stacks up against Taylor Swift. It’s a close race, but Taylor actually edges her out by an inch, standing at 5-foot-11.
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Then there’s her husband, Jarret Stoll. The former NHL player is about 6-foot-1. When they’re out on a red carpet together and Erin has her heels on, they’re basically eye-to-eye.
Why the numbers matter for her brand
It’s not just about vanity. Andrews has turned her stature and her style into a massive business. In 2019, she launched WEAR by Erin Andrews, an apparel line specifically designed for women who love sports but don't want to wear oversized men's jerseys.
She knew there was a gap in the market. Women wanted clothes that actually fit. Because she’s spent her life navigating a world where she’s often the only woman on the field—and usually a tall one at that—she had a unique perspective on how sports apparel should drape and feel. The line has since expanded from the NFL into the NBA, NHL, and NCAA.
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Dealing with the Spotlight
Being 5-foot-10 and "America's Sexiest Sportscaster" (a title Playboy gave her back-to-back in 2007 and 2008) came with a dark side. Most people remember the horrific stalking incident in 2009 where a man filmed her through a hotel peephole.
It was a trauma that would have broken most people. She’s been incredibly open about the anxiety and the "detective work" she now does every time she enters a hotel room. She checks the clocks, the mirrors, the doors. Her height and her fame made her a target, but her resilience made her an advocate. She used her platform to push for better privacy laws, proving she’s a lot more than just a tall person in a nice outfit.
What You Should Do Next
If you’re looking to channel some of that Erin Andrews confidence—whether you’re 5-foot-10 or 5-foot-2—the best thing you can do is focus on the "prep" she swears by.
- Do the Research: Andrews spends her nights studying team histories and coach "tells." If you have a big meeting or a presentation, over-prepare until you can’t be surprised.
- Invest in Fit: If you struggle with finding clothes that match your height, look into her WEAR line. It’s specifically built for sports fans who want a tailored look.
- Own Your Space: Whether you’re the tallest in the room or the shortest, take a page out of her book. She never tried to "shrink" herself to fit into the male-dominated world of sports. She stood tall, literally and figuratively.
The next time you see her on the sidelines during a playoff game, look at the shoes. If she’s in sneakers, she’s holding her own at 5-foot-10. If she’s in heels, she’s likely the tallest person on that patch of grass, and she’s earned every inch of that spotlight.