Ian Rapoport (born January 9, 1980) is an American sportswriter, pundit, and television analyst who primarily covers the National Football League (NFL).

[2][1] Rapoport started his career for the Jackson Clarion-Ledger in 2004 covering the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

He moved on to The Birmingham News in 2006 to cover the Alabama Crimson Tide.

[1] After receiving the job, he served as a Patriots beat reporter for the Boston Herald for three seasons starting in 2009.

[5] Rapoport is a fan of the New York Mets and threw a ceremonial first pitch at a home game in 2021.