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Jeremiah Fennell, who recently covered the 2024 Super Bowl and made a mark at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, seems to have his eyes set on a potential ESPN stint. While engaging with renowned personalities at the ongoing Indianapolis event, the 11-year-old reporter turned the tables during a conversation with esteemed NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith.

As Fennell delivered his introduction, Smith’s reaction sparked one of the warmest and most humorous moments of their exchange. Impressed by the young reporter’s articulation, Smith playfully quipped, “You tryna take my job? I never did an intro like that. You’re better than me.” True to his role, the youngster responded honestly, stating, “I wanna work with you.” Smith, acknowledging the compliment, hinted that they would soon discuss the possibility, adding an exciting layer to the unfolding narrative.

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Hailing from Las Vegas, Jeremiah Fennell is a proud Las Vegas Raiders fan and also a prominent figure in NFL journalism. Throughout the regular season, he actively engages with Raiders members. While doing so, his breakthrough moment came at the 2023 Pro Bowl hosted in the Las Vegas arena.

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Despite his age, Fennell has achieved remarkable feats in his aspiring journalism career. He had the opportunity to interview top players in the NFL, including members of the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers leading up to the 2024 Super Bowl. He was amongst the interviewer panel for the NFL Network on the media day before the event and directed questions to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and several 49ers players.

How did Jeremiah Fennell begin his reporting career?

With a demeanor displaying hints of being a natural reporter, Fennell is known for bringing calm and poise to his interviews. Even though the youngster is firstly a fan of the sport, he avoids all the signs of being starstruck – even in the midst of fan-worthy moments. He asserts that, just like everyone else, NFL players are individuals, albeit with higher popularity.

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Initiating his reporting journey nearly four years ago, Fennell found himself drawn to journalism when a medical condition prevented him from actively participating in the sport. Despite his love for the football environment, he chose to channel his passion into a career that allowed him to stay closely connected to the league. To further hone his journalism skills, he launched a YouTube channel, aspiring for it to evolve into a legitimate career path in the future.