History of Kyle Brandt in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 25, 2026

Kyle Brandt is an American television host, media personality, and actor best known as one of the hosts of Good Morning Football on NFL Network. His work primarily focuses on sports entertainment, where he brings his personality and commentary to football-related discussions.

January 24, 1979: Kyle Brandt's Birth

On January 24, 1979, Kyle Robert Brandt was born. He is an American television host, media personality, and actor.

1997: Graduation from Stevenson High School

In 1997, Kyle Brandt graduated from Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, where he was the school's all-time leading rusher in football.

2001: Graduation from Princeton University

In 2001, Kyle Brandt graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English, after having been a three-year starter at running back and kick returner and writing his senior thesis on adapting books into films.

2001: Cast Member on MTV's The Real World: Chicago

In 2001, Kyle Brandt was selected as a cast member on MTV's "The Real World: Chicago", the 11th season of the show. He and his castmates worked as lifeguards on North Avenue Beach.

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2003: Portrayal of Philip Kiriakis Begins

In 2003, Kyle Brandt began portraying Philip Kiriakis on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives".

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2006: End of Days of Our Lives Role

In 2006, Kyle Brandt concluded his portrayal of Philip Kiriakis on "Days of Our Lives".

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2007: Producer and Writer on The Jim Rome Show

In 2007, Kyle Brandt became a producer and writer on the nationally syndicated radio show, "The Jim Rome Show", hosted by Jim Rome.

2009: Executive Producer of The Jim Rome Show

In 2009, Kyle Brandt became the executive producer of "The Jim Rome Show".

2011: Regular Fill-in Host on The Jim Rome Show

In 2011, Kyle Brandt began regularly hosting as a fill-in host on "The Jim Rome Show".

2012: Producer and Writer for Jim Rome on Showtime

From 2012, Kyle Brandt was a producer and writer for "Jim Rome on Showtime".

2013: Regular Appearances on Jim Rome's CBS Sports Network Show

From 2013, Kyle Brandt regularly appeared on Jim Rome's daily television show, "Rome", on CBS Sports Network.

2014: Guest Hosting as Han Solo on Rome

On Halloween of 2014, Kyle Brandt guest hosted a special edition of "Rome", doing the show from the perspective of Han Solo.

2015: Cancellation of Jim Rome on Showtime

In 2015, "Jim Rome on Showtime", for which Kyle Brandt was a producer and writer, was canceled.

July 19, 2016: Announcement as Host of Good Morning Football

On July 19, 2016, it was announced that Kyle Brandt would be one of the hosts of "Good Morning Football", a daily morning show on NFL Network, starting August 1.

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July 22, 2016: Final Day on The Jim Rome Show

On July 22, 2016, Kyle Brandt had his final day on "The Jim Rome Show" and subsequently joined NFL Network's revamped morning show.

2016: Departure from The Jim Rome Show

In 2016, Kyle Brandt left his role as executive producer of The Jim Rome Show.

August 2020: Host of 10 Questions With Kyle Brandt Podcast

In August 2020, Kyle Brandt began hosting the interview podcast "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" for The Ringer Podcast Network exclusively on Spotify. The first episode was released on August 12 and featured Aaron Rodgers as the guest.