Carl Prather Biography
Carl Prather is an American journalist working for WAFF as the sports director since joining the station in May 2009. Previously, he worked as a sports director at WKAG-TV3 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, for 3 years.
Carl Prather Education
Prather joined Western Kentucky University in 2001 after finishing his high school education. In 2005, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in college, he worked at the student run newscast on campus. He also finished two internships during his junior and senior summers during college, at WEAR in Pensacola and WAVE-TV 3 in Louisville.
Carl Prather Career
Prather works for WAFF as the sports director. He has called the Tennessee Valley home for the past decade. Over the years, he has covered Iron Bowls, High School State Championships, national championships, and some community stories that capture North Alabama.
Prior to moving to Huntsville, Prather launched his broadcasting career six months after graduating from college. He served as the sports director at WKAG -3 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He loves people and the individuals who make sports in this community so memorable year after year.
Carl Prather Age
Prather was born in 1982, but has not yet disclosed the month he was born. It is, therefore, not known when he celebrates his birthday. He is 46 years old as of 2026. On January 1, 2023, he posted himself on his Instagram account and captioned, “I made 40 trips around the Sun in 2022. How in the hell could I not make 2023 all mine? I encourage you to do the same. I appreciate keeping the main thing the main thing…”
Carl Prather Height
Prather stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Carl Prather Family
Prather has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Prather has any siblings.
Carl Prather Wife
Prather is a married man and has a son named Blake Andrew. Blake was born on February 18, 2018, weighing 7lbs 7oz and measuring 19 1/2 inches, and is 8 years old as of 2026. On February 20, 2018, he posted Blake on his Instagram account, captioning, “…Blake Andrew Prather 7lbs 7oz. 19 1/2 inches long…”
Carl Prather Net Worth
Prather has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Carl Prather Salary
Prather earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Carl Prather WAFF-TV
Prather is working at WAFF-TV, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Payton Walker
- Jeff Desnoyers
- Eric Burke
- Nolan Crane
- Liz Hurley