Pat McAfee

Who is Pat McAfee?

Pat McAfee is a former American football and wrestling analyst. Pat McAfee is a professional wrestler for the WWE’s NXT brand.  McAfee is a “Jack of All Trades” who is active in practically everything and can be found almost anywhere.

Pat competed in a nationwide competition that showcased the top goal-kicking potential in the United States.

McAfee was an All-Pro in 2014 after an eight-year NFL career that included two Pro Bowl appearances.

Early Childhood Development and Education

Pat McAfee was born on May 2, 1987, in Plum, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

He is 34 years old as of 2022.

Tim McAfee, his father, and Sally McAfee, his mother, are the parents of the former punter.

McAfee grew up with his brother Jason McAfee, after all. However, little is known about him.

Similarly, in his hometown of Pennsylvania, McAfee attended Plum High School.

He used to like playing football and soccer as a teenager.

Body Measurements

McAfee has a muscular body and a tall build as an athlete.

He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs roughly 233 pounds.

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Facts of Pat McAfee

Net Worth, Salary, and Contracts

Pat McAfee’s current net worth stands at around $8 million.

Pat has earned over $19 million from his salary throughout his career. He signed an attractive 5-year $14 million contract in 2014 with a guaranteed $5 million.

Pat had earned around $4.7 million with his team during the previous five seasons.

Furthermore, his career earnings in the National Football League are over $15 million.

College Career

Season of the freshmen

McAfee began his career with the West Virginia Mountaineers as a freshman. Pat had 70 kickoffs with 20 touchdowns in a single season.

In addition, one of the most memorable incidents of his freshman season occurred against Louisville.

Pat had a successful onside kick during the game, and the game ended 46-55.

The West Virginia Mountaineers won the Gator Bowl game against Georgia Tech. During the tournament, the team also won ten games.

Season of juniors

Young Pat had a failed extra point versus Western Michigan to begin his eagerly anticipated junior season. Pat, on the other hand, ended up with 106 additional points in a row.

Furthermore, he finished the season with a two-for-four performance in the Fiesta Bowl, with one attempt blocked by Oklahoma. Pat was also selected for the ESPN All-Bowl Team.

Pat was a Lou Groza Award semi-finalist in the top collegiate kicker category for the 2007 season.

He also won the Big East Special Team Player of the Week three times in 2007. Pat was also named to the Big East second team.

He also won the Scott Shirley Award for the second year in a row in West Virginia.

Season of seniority

Pat’s senior year began with a game versus Villanova. The game was won by a score of 48-21. He also added two field goals, six extra points, two punts, and a 52-yard field goal to his resume.

Following the win, he became the school’s all-time leading scorer, passing Slaton in a 27-3 victory over Marshall.

During the same season, he had a tremendous effort against Cincinnati. McAfee finished his senior year with a 44.7 yard per punt average, which was a career-high.

He also has a career-high 2,639 yards, including a 5-yard long punt and 23 punts inside the 20-yard line.

After his senior season at West Virginia, he was invited to the Senior Bowl in Alabama in 2009. (West Virginia University Athletics).

Pat began his football career as a kicker in the Senior Bowl. He also took part in the State Farm College Football All-Star Challenge, which was held for the 11th time.

McAfee was picked by the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL in 2009. During the same season, he also handled kickoff and punting responsibilities for the Colts.

In addition, in 2009, the athlete competed in Super Bowl XLIV, where his club fought the New Orleans Saints.

In addition, Pat’s punt average was 48.2 yards. He later announced that he had signed a five-year contract with the Colts.

In September of 2014, he was also named AFC Special Team Player of the Month. In addition, in January 2017, the punter had a knee injury and announced that he was receiving surgery and would miss the Pro Bowl as a result.

Pat announced his retirement from the NFL on February 2, 2017, following eight seasons. He also stated that he intends to contribute to Barstool Sports as a contributor.

To recap his career, he was known for being one of the league’s hardest-hitting punters. His biggest hits can be seen on YouTube.

After Retirement | Stand-up comedy & WWE debut

Pat announced his retirement from the Indianapolis Colts after eight years in the NFL on February 2, 2017.

During his eight-season in the NFL, Pat was named PFWA all-rookie Team, Pro Bowl, First-team All-Pro, and First-Team All-American.

McAfee later set his sight on the entertainment industry. In addition, he made a guest appearance for NFL and Fox Sports’ college broadcasts in late 2018.

Furthermore, in 2018 he also appeared on NXT Take Over events. Then in February 2019, he signed a contract with the company for live watch-along pay-per-views.

In addition, in July 2019, he was also announced by ESPN as a part of Thursday Night College Football. Similarly, Pat started his show titled the McAfee Show.

The McAfee Show

Besides his various appearances on NXT, the former athlete has been active as a podcast host. He made his broadcasting debut on November 24, 2018, with Fox.

He, along with his friends, offers their opinions on recent sports events on the show. Moreover, Pat delivers a fresh take on entertainment and sports.

He is known for dragging the Detriot Lions through the mud a few times. The former NFL player has made several references to the organization, saying,

The boos reign down louder than they did for (Lions principal owner) Sheila Ford Hamp at the Lions game.”

Recently, McAfee had Aaron Rodgers on his show where the Packers’ quarterback talked about his year on and off the field.

Fans and listeners from across the globe love him for speaking his mind. Also, since 2019, McAfee has been making regular appearances on ESPN’s College GameDar.

WWE Debut

WWE has a long history of celebrities and athletes stepping into the ring for a special attraction. It certainly excites the crowd and grabs their attention.

According to Dave Meltzer, Pat will not be making any more appearances on WWE.

WWE made the decisions with the intent not to overexpose Pat. The news also states that WWE’s call and Pat will be out of T.V. appearance for a while.

Stand-Up Comedy

Kicking balls and scoring goals was not the only skill Pat has.

The punter has also put on a special Stand-up comedy show. This special event took place at the Palladium in Carmel.

As per ESPN reports, the show performed by Pat was sold out.

Pat Foundation conducted the show. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to offering academic scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel.

During the show, he joked about why he chose the number 1 when a lion got loose on the West Virginia campus, introduced to Peyton Manning, the New England Patriots, and many more.

Marriage & Relationships

Samantha Lynn, Pat McAfee’s girlfriend, is currently in an adorable relationship with him.

Samantha, Pat’s future wife, is the originator of “Fur The Brand.”

It’s a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and finding homes for abandoned animals.

Pat proposed to Samantha in style on February 10, 2019.

With a beautiful waterfall as a backdrop, the couple posted their engagement photos.

Fans all across the world were stunned by the news, and many of them praised him on social media.

On August 2, 2020, the couple exchanged wedding vows and tied the knot.

Well, we would like to wish this lovely couple nothing but happiness.

In fact, the two have been having a wonderful time together so far.

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Social Media Presence

He has over 890k followers on Instagram. You can find him on the platform under the user name @patmcafeeshow.

In addition, with over 1.9 million followers on Twitter.

You can follow him under the Twitter handle @PatMcAfeeShow.