Olivia Harlan Dekker

Olivia Harlan Dekker’s distinguished career in sportscasting began in 2014 when she was hired by Fox Sports South to host the ACC All-Access Show and simultaneously served as a reporter and co-host for the Packers TV Network. In 2015, she joined ESPN, making history as the network’s youngest reporter at 22 years old. During her tenure, Harlan Dekker covered SEC and ACC football for FOX Sports South and Raycom, in addition to her role as a sideline reporter for Atlanta Hawks games. A significant career milestone saw her and her father, Kevin Harlan, become the first father-daughter duo to report on an NFL game together, solidifying her prominent standing in sports broadcasting.

She currently continues her high-profile work as a Sideline Reporter for the NFL Playoffs on Westwood One, bringing her in-depth analysis and reporting to millions of listeners. Demonstrating her international appeal and versatility, she also serves as a Sideline Reporter for the NFL Playoffs on Sky Sports UK. Beyond her dynamic broadcasting career, Olivia Harlan Dekker remains deeply committed to community service, actively serving on the board of directors for the Children’s Cancer Family Foundation. Her consistent presence across major networks including ESPN, Big Ten Network, Westwood One Sports, CBS Sports, and Sky Sports UK, underscores her position as a leading and versatile voice in sports media.