History of Pat McAfee in Timeline
Pat McAfee is an American sports analyst, color commentator, and former NFL punter. He hosts "The Pat McAfee Show" on ESPN, a popular sports talk show known for its humor and unfiltered commentary. McAfee also works as an analyst on College GameDay. Additionally, he has a presence in WWE as a color commentator and occasional wrestler. McAfee's career spans both traditional sports and entertainment, making him a unique and influential figure in the media landscape.
May 2, 1987: Pat McAfee's Birth
On May 2, 1987, Patrick Justin McAfee was born. He is an American sports analyst, color commentator, and former professional football punter and kickoff specialist.
2007: Recognition and Awards in College Football
In 2007, Pat McAfee was named to the Lou Groza Award semi-finalist list and earned Big East Special Team Player of the Week honors three times. He also received West Virginia's Scott Shirley Award for the second consecutive year.
March 22, 2009: McAfee involved in match against The WarPig at an IWA East Coast show
On March 22, 2009, Pat McAfee was involved in a wrestling match against The WarPig at an IWA East Coast show in South Charleston, West Virginia, where McAfee secured an upset victory.
2009: NFL Draft and Early Career with the Colts
In 2009, Pat McAfee was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round, handled punting and kickoff duties, won the AFC Championship, and reached Super Bowl XLIV. He was also named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.
2009: Senior Bowl and All-Star Challenge Participation
In 2009, Pat McAfee was invited to the Senior Bowl and participated in the State Farm College Football All-Star Challenge, winning the "round the world" kicking competition.
2009: Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts and Super Bowl XLIV Appearance
In 2009, Pat McAfee was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the NFL draft and played in Super Bowl XLIV during his rookie year.
October 20, 2010: McAfee arrested for public intoxication
On October 20, 2010, Pat McAfee was arrested for public intoxication in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis after being found shirtless and wet near a canal with a blood alcohol content of 0.15. The Colts issued him a one-game suspension.
2011: Punting Average in 2011 Season
In 2011, Pat McAfee maintained a 46.6-yard punting average for the season.
January 4, 2014: Andrew Luck Photo Incident
On January 4, 2014, Pat McAfee tweeted a photo from the Colts locker room with teammate Andrew Luck almost completely nude in the background, resulting in a $10,000 fine from the Colts organization. On March 7, McAfee announced he had signed a five-year contract to remain with the Colts.
September 2014: AFC Special Teams Player of the Month
In September 2014, Pat McAfee was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month.
December 23, 2014: Pro Bowl Selection
On December 23, 2014, Pat McAfee was selected to play in his first Pro Bowl.
2014: All-Pro Selection
In 2014, Pat McAfee was named All-Pro during his NFL career.
January 2, 2015: First Team All-Pro Selection
On January 2, 2015, Pat McAfee was selected by the Associated Press as the First Team All-Pro punter.
2015: Emergency Quarterback Role
During the 2015 NFL season, Pat McAfee nearly entered a game as an emergency quarterback for the Colts due to injuries, a role he held throughout his tenure with the team.
February 5, 2016: McAfee becomes Guinness World Record holder
On February 5, 2016, Pat McAfee became a Guinness World Record holder by successfully kicking a 40-yard field goal while blindfolded.
December 20, 2016: Second Pro Bowl Selection
On December 20, 2016, Pat McAfee was named to his second Pro Bowl.
2016: Stand-Up Comedy and Joining Barstool Sports
During his final season with the Colts in 2016, Pat McAfee began performing stand-up comedy and, following his retirement, joined Barstool Sports.
2016: McAfee performs in stand-up events and appears on The Bob & Tom Show
In 2016, Pat McAfee performed in stand-up events around Indiana and was a regular on the nationally syndicated morning radio program The Bob & Tom Show.
February 2, 2017: Retirement from the NFL
On February 2, 2017, Pat McAfee retired from the NFL, citing knee issues and a fractured relationship with the Colts' general manager, and intended to join Barstool Sports.
February 2017: Retirement from NFL
In February 2017, Pat McAfee retired from the NFL and began a career as a football analyst.
June 2017: McAfee trains as a professional wrestler with Rip Rogers
In June 2017, Pat McAfee briefly trained as a professional wrestler with Rip Rogers, which was filmed for Barstool Sports.
March 2018: McAfee present at an NXT show in Indianapolis
In March 2018, Pat McAfee was present at an NXT show in Indianapolis, where he prevented Adam Cole from winning by disqualification in his match against Aleister Black.
August 31, 2018: Separation from Barstool Sports
On August 31, 2018, Pat McAfee announced his separation from Barstool Sports, citing a lack of transparency in business operations.
September 23, 2018: Guinness World Record surpassed
On September 23, 2018, Davis Brief, a fan of Pat McAfee's, kicked a 45-yard field goal while blindfolded, surpassing McAfee's previous Guinness World Record.
November 24, 2018: College Football Broadcasting Debut
On November 24, 2018, Pat McAfee made his college football broadcasting debut on Fox, calling a game between Baylor and Texas Tech.
2018: McAfee begins appearing on WWE programming
During 2018, Pat McAfee began appearing on WWE programming as a pre-show analyst for NXT TakeOver events and continued his feud with Adam Cole.
2018: Incorporation of Pat McAfee Inc. (PMI)
In 2018, Pat McAfee incorporated Pat McAfee Inc. (PMI) after departing from Barstool Sports, continuing his charity and selling merchandise.
2018: McAfee makes his professional baseball debut
In 2018, Pat McAfee made his professional baseball debut for the Washington Wild Things as a right-fielder and guest first base coach.
2018: Guest Commentator for WWE NXT TakeOver
In 2018, Pat McAfee served as a guest commentator for WWE's NXT TakeOver events.
2018: Guest Hosting for Fox Sports
In late 2018, Pat McAfee guest hosted for Fox Sports' college and NFL broadcasts.
February 2019: McAfee gets engaged to Samantha Ludy
In February 2019, Pat McAfee became engaged to Samantha Ludy.
February 2019: McAfee formally signs a multi-year contract with WWE
In February 2019, Pat McAfee officially signed a multi-year contract with WWE.
February 2019: Signs Contract with WWE
In February 2019, Pat McAfee signed a contract with WWE.
July 2019: Joins ESPN's Thursday Night College Football Team
In July 2019, Pat McAfee joined ESPN's Thursday Night College Football team as an analyst.
July 29, 2019: Joins ESPN as Color Analyst for Thursday Night College Football
On July 29, 2019, it was announced that Pat McAfee would be joining ESPN as the color analyst for their Thursday Night College Football broadcasts.
August 7, 2019: Announcement of Radio Show
On August 7, 2019, it was reported that Pat McAfee would begin hosting The Pat McAfee Show, a weekday radio show syndicated by DAZN and Westwood One.
September 9, 2019: Launch of The Pat McAfee Show
On September 9, 2019, Pat McAfee began hosting his two-hour, weekday radio show, The Pat McAfee Show, syndicated by DAZN and Westwood One.
2019: Workout with the Chicago Bears
During the off-season in 2019, Pat McAfee worked out with the Chicago Bears as a placekicker, but his knee issues resurfaced.
2019: Airing of first episode of Wrasslin' With Sports Entertainment
In 2019, one episode of the wrestling podcast "Wrasslin' With Sports Entertainment" aired.
August 1, 2020: McAfee marries Samantha Ludy
On August 1, 2020, Pat McAfee married Samantha Ludy at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Indiana, with Bob Kevoian officiating.
August 2020: Parting Ways with DAZN
In August 2020, Pat McAfee parted ways with DAZN due to his disdain for FCC regulations on terrestrial radio.
September 2020: The Pat McAfee Show Moves to Sirius XM
In September 2020, The Pat McAfee Show moved to Sirius XM's Mad Dog Sports Radio and was also broadcast live on YouTube.
2020: Fans Push for McAfee to Join Steelers
During the 2020 NFL season, fans pushed for Pat McAfee to come out of retirement and play for the Pittsburgh Steelers due to their punting struggles.
2020: McAfee donates to the Barstool Fund
In 2020, Pat McAfee donated $200,000 to the Barstool Fund, which was started by Dave Portnoy to provide relief to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Feud with Adam Cole and WWE NXT In-Ring Debut
In 2020, Pat McAfee feuded with Adam Cole, making his WWE NXT in-ring debut at TakeOver XXX in a loss to Cole.
2020: McAfee works as a sideline reporter for the XFL
In 2020, Pat McAfee worked as a sideline reporter for some of the XFL games.
March 2021: Revival of The Best Wrestling Show
In March 2021, PMI brought back The Best Wrestling Show, formerly known as Wrasslin' With Sports Entertainment, a wrestling podcast.
April 16, 2021: McAfee moved to WWE SmackDown brand
On April 16, 2021, WWE announced that Pat McAfee had been moved to the SmackDown brand, serving as color commentator alongside Michael Cole.
September 16, 2021: Mike Tomlin's Admiration
On September 16, 2021, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expressed his admiration for Pat McAfee, joking about signing him in the future on The Pat McAfee Show.
December 9, 2021: $120 Million Sponsorship Agreement with FanDuel
On December 9, 2021, Pat McAfee announced a four-year, $120 million sponsorship agreement with FanDuel to serve as the sponsor and official odds provider of The Pat McAfee Show.
2021: Changes in PMI's Podcasts
In 2021, Pat McAfee Inc.'s (PMI) That's Hockey Talk podcast had Mike Rupp replace A.Q. Shipley as co-host, Heartland Radio 2.0 evolved into The Pod, and Good Bettor Bets rebranded into Hammer Dahn with Michael Lombardi as a guest co-host.
2021: Plans to Move PMI's Base of Operations
In 2021, Pat McAfee announced plans to move PMI's base of operations to a former United Methodist Church in Lawrence, Indiana.
2021: McAfee donates over $6 million to various causes
In 2021, Pat McAfee donated over $6 million to various causes, including sports teams at his hometown high school Plum, the children's hospital at West Virginia University, and a football program for under-privileged youth run by former teammate Robert Mathis.
March 3, 2022: McAfee interviews Vince McMahon on The Pat McAfee Show
On March 3, 2022, Pat McAfee interviewed Vince McMahon on The Pat McAfee Show, in which McMahon offered McAfee a match at WrestleMania.
August 2022: Sirius XM Stops Airing The Pat McAfee Show
In August 2022, Sirius XM stopped airing The Pat McAfee Show.
September 2022: Nomination for Pro Football Hall of Fame
In September 2022, Pat McAfee was named as one of the additional modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
2022: McAfee works a match at SummerSlam with Baron Corbin
In 2022, Pat McAfee worked a match with Baron Corbin at SummerSlam.
January 28, 2023: McAfee makes a surprise return for commentary at Royal Rumble
On January 28, 2023, Pat McAfee made a surprise return for commentary at Royal Rumble.
May 4, 2023: McAfee and his wife welcome their first child
On May 4, 2023, Pat McAfee and his wife, Samantha Ludy, welcomed their first child, a daughter.
May 2023: ESPN announces The Pat McAfee Show would move to its platforms
In May 2023, ESPN announced that The Pat McAfee Show would move to its platforms, including ESPN television, ESPN+, and YouTube under a multi-year deal.
August 17, 2023: Debut Date for The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN Announced
On August 17, 2023, it was announced that The Pat McAfee Show would debut on ESPN, ESPN+, and YouTube on September 7, 2023.
January 27, 2024: McAfee Returns to Royal Rumble
On January 27, 2024, Pat McAfee returned at Royal Rumble as a surprise guest commentator and entrant at #22 in the men's Royal Rumble match, quickly eliminating himself.
December 14, 2024: Return to WWE Commentary
On December 14, 2024, Pat McAfee returned to the WWE to call Saturday Night's Main Event with Michael Cole and Jesse Ventura.
2024: McAfee takes part in The Soccer Tournament as a player
In 2024, Pat McAfee took part in The Soccer Tournament as a player.
January 6, 2025: McAfee Returns on Raw Premiere on Netflix
On January 6, 2025, Pat McAfee returned on the premiere of Raw on Netflix, partnering with Michael Cole as a full-time commentator.
April 1, 2025: McAfee amplifies false rumor about student at University of Mississippi
On April 1, 2025, Pat McAfee amplified a false rumor about a student at the University of Mississippi, sparking harassment and bullying.
May 10, 2025: McAfee faces Gunther at Backlash
On May 10, 2025, Pat McAfee faced Gunther at Backlash in St. Louis, Missouri, losing via technical submission.
June 2025: McAfee announces hiatus from commentating due to mental exhaustion
In June 2025, Pat McAfee announced that he would be taking another hiatus from commentating due to mental exhaustion.
2025: Commentary on Raw on Netflix
In 2025, Pat McAfee partnered with Michael Cole for commentary on Raw on Netflix.
2025: McAfee takes part in The Soccer Tournament as a team manager
In 2025, Pat McAfee took part in The Soccer Tournament as a team manager.
2025: McAfee returns as commentator for Wrestlepalooza
On 20 September, 2025, Pat McAfee made his return as a commentator for Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis.
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