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ESPN lead NFL Draft expert announces leave of absence from network
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NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay is taking a temporary leave from his duties with ESPN, he announced on Tuesday.
He said he’s stepping away from his role with the World Wide Leader to focus on his health and family.
Here’s McShay’s announcement:
I am going to take some time away to focus on my health and my family. Thank you ESPN for being so supportive and for all the well wishes – I can’t wait to be back on the sidelines soon.
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) September 7, 2021
Fans on Twitter were concerned about McShay’s speech and appearance this weekend while he was working sideline coverage for the Alabama-Miami game.
Here’s the clip of Todd McShay pic.twitter.com/LGZCtLz1E4
— Steven Golden (@GBpickem) September 4, 2021
It’s unclear how long McShay will be away from ESPN. In addition to his NFL Draft responsibilities, he regular works sideline coverage for some of the biggest college football games of the year.
McShay has worked for ESPN since 2006.
Best wishes for his health moving forward.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.