Pat McAfee is a multifaceted American entertainer. He gained initial fame as a punter in the NFL. Post-football, he transitioned into sports media, hosting 'The Pat McAfee Show,' known for its irreverent and engaging style. McAfee also works as an analyst on ESPN's 'College GameDay'. His media presence further extends to professional wrestling, where he serves as a color commentator for WWE's 'Raw' and occasionally participates as a wrestler. He's known for his energetic personality and contributions to sports and entertainment.
Pat McAfee and others amplified a false rumor impacting a teenager. He also announced over 1,700 additional tickets for his 'Big Night AHT' show at PPG Paints Arena after it sold out.
On May 2, 1987, Patrick Justin McAfee was born. He later became a sports analyst, commentator, and former NFL player.
In 2007, McAfee was named to the Lou Groza Award semi-finalist list. He also earned Big East Special Team Player of the Week honors three times and was named second-team All-Big East. He earned West Virginia's Scott Shirley Award for the second consecutive year.
On March 22, 2009, a month before the NFL draft, McAfee participated in a wrestling match against The WarPig at an IWA East Coast show in South Charleston, West Virginia, where he secured a victory using underhanded tactics.
In 2009, McAfee was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts and handled punting and kick-off duties for the team. He was part of the team that won the AFC South, AFC Championship, and reached Super Bowl XLIV. He was also named to the 2009 NFL All-Rookie Team.
In 2009, McAfee was invited to the Senior Bowl in Alabama, joining Pat White and Ellis Lankster. He also performed in the State Farm College Football All-Star Challenge, winning the "round the world" kicking competition.
In 2009, Pat McAfee was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the NFL draft. He also played in Super Bowl XLIV during his rookie year, where the Colts were defeated by the New Orleans Saints.
On October 20, 2010, McAfee was arrested and charged with public intoxication in Indianapolis after being found shirtless and wet, allegedly having swum in a canal. His blood alcohol content was reported to be 0.15, and he later received a one-game suspension from the Colts.
In November 2011, Pat McAfee donated his hair to Locks of Love, an organization that provides hairpieces to underprivileged children suffering from long-term illnesses.
In the 2011 season, McAfee maintained a 46.6-yard punting average.
On January 4, 2014, McAfee tweeted a photo with teammate Andrew Luck in the background and was subsequently fined $10,000 by the Colts organization. He also announced that he signed a five-year contract to remain with the Colts on March 7.
In September 2014, McAfee was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month.
On December 23, 2014, McAfee was selected to play in his first Pro Bowl.
In 2014, Pat McAfee was named an All-Pro player during his eight-year career in the National Football League (NFL).
On January 2, 2015, McAfee was selected by the Associated Press as the First Team All-Pro punter.
During the 2015 season, McAfee earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. He also nearly entered a game as emergency quarterback.
On February 5, 2016, McAfee achieved a Guinness World Record by successfully kicking a 40-yard field goal while blindfolded.
In May 2016, McAfee established a company called Shirts for America to sponsor IndyCar driver Conor Daly for the 2016 Indianapolis 500 and to support both the Pat McAfee Foundation and Wish for Our Heroes.
On December 20, 2016, McAfee was named to his second Pro Bowl.
During his final season with the Colts in 2016, McAfee began performing stand-up comic routines about his time in the NFL.
In 2016, Pat McAfee engaged in stand-up comedy events around Indiana and became a regular on the nationally syndicated morning radio program, The Bob & Tom Show, based in Indianapolis.
On February 2, 2017, McAfee retired from the NFL after eight seasons, citing his knee operation and relationship with the Colts' general manager. He intended to join Barstool Sports as a contributor.
In February 2017, Pat McAfee retired from professional football to become a football analyst.
In June 2017, McAfee underwent a brief period of professional wrestling training with Rip Rogers, which was documented for Barstool Sports.
In March 2018, McAfee attended an NXT show in Indianapolis, where he interfered in a match between Adam Cole and Aleister Black, costing Cole the victory.
On August 31, 2018, McAfee announced his separation from Barstool Sports due to a lack of transparency with business operations.
On September 23, 2018, Davis Brief, a fan of McAfee's, surpassed McAfee's Guinness World Record by kicking a 45-yard field goal while blindfolded.
On November 24, 2018, McAfee made his college football broadcasting debut on Fox, calling a game between Baylor and Texas Tech.
During 2018, McAfee began appearing on WWE programming as a pre-show analyst for the company's NXT TakeOver events, beginning with NXT TakeOver: New Orleans, where he continued his mini-feud with Adam Cole. He later appeared at NXT TakeOver: Chicago II, NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4 and NXT TakeOver: WarGames.
In 2018, McAfee incorporated a small business, Pat McAfee Inc. (PMI), from his original office in Indianapolis after departing from Barstool Sports.
In 2018, McAfee made his professional baseball debut for the Washington Wild Things, playing right-fielder and serving as a guest first base coach. During the game, he made a putout in the outfield and reached second base due to a throwing error.
In 2018, McAfee served as a guest commentator for WWE's NXT TakeOver events, marking his initial foray into professional wrestling commentary.
In late 2018, McAfee was a guest host for Fox Sports' college and NFL broadcasts.
In February 2019, McAfee became engaged to his girlfriend, Samantha Ludy, marking a significant step in their relationship.
In February 2019, McAfee signed a contract with WWE, expanding his career into professional wrestling entertainment.
In February 2019, Pat McAfee formally signed a multi-year contract with WWE. Subsequently, he started hosting live watch-alongs of WWE's pay-per-views on YouTube, beginning with Fastlane, accompanied by several WWE wrestlers.
In July 2019, it was announced that McAfee would be joining ESPN's Thursday Night College Football team.
On July 29, 2019, it was announced that McAfee would be joining ESPN as the color analyst for their Thursday Night College Football broadcasts.
On August 7, 2019, it was reported that McAfee would begin hosting a two-hour weekday radio show, The Pat McAfee Show, syndicated by DAZN and Westwood One.
On September 9, 2019, The Pat McAfee Show launched, syndicated by DAZN and Westwood One.
During the 2019 off-season, McAfee worked out with the Chicago Bears as a placekicker, but his knee swelled up afterwards.
In 2019, Wrasslin' With Sports Entertainment (later known as The Best Wrestling Show) aired one episode.
On August 1, 2020, McAfee married Samantha Ludy at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Indiana. The ceremony was officiated by Bob Kevoian from the Bob & Tom Show.
In August 2020, McAfee and DAZN parted ways due to his disdain for FCC regulations on terrestrial radio.
In September 2020, The Pat McAfee Show moved to Sirius XM's Mad Dog Sports Radio and began broadcasting live on YouTube.
During 2020, Pat McAfee feuded with Adam Cole, leading to his WWE NXT in-ring debut at TakeOver XXX in a match which he lost to Cole.
During the 2020 NFL season, there were rumors of McAfee potentially coming out of retirement to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers due to their punting struggles.
In 2020, McAfee contributed $200,000 to the Barstool Fund, a charity founded by Dave Portnoy to aid small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, Pat McAfee worked as a sideline reporter for some XFL games, marking another venture into sports commentary.
In March 2021, PMI brought back The Best Wrestling Show, formerly known as Wrasslin' With Sports Entertainment, a wrestling podcast.
On April 16, 2021, WWE announced that McAfee had been moved to the SmackDown brand, where he served as a color commentator alongside Michael Cole.
On September 16, 2021, during The Pat McAfee Show, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expressed his admiration for McAfee.
On December 9, 2021, McAfee announced a four-year, $120 million sponsorship agreement with FanDuel for The Pat McAfee Show.
In 2021, McAfee announced plans to move PMI's base of operations to a former United Methodist Church in Lawrence, Indiana.
In 2021, 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 underprivileged youth run by former teammate Robert Mathis.
In 2021, there were changes to PMI's podcasts, including a new co-host for That's Hockey Talk and the evolution of Heartland Radio 2.0 into The Pod.
On March 3, 2022, McAfee interviewed Vince McMahon on The Pat McAfee Show. During the interview, McMahon offered McAfee a match at WrestleMania.
In August 2022, Sirius XM stopped airing The Pat McAfee Show.
In September 2022, McAfee was named as one of the additional modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
In September 2022, it was announced that McAfee would be returning to ESPN as a full-time analyst on College Gameday. He also serves as an analyst for ESPN's coverage of various events and is part of Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions college football alternate telecasts on ESPN2.
In 2022, McAfee had a match with Baron Corbin at SummerSlam. The two were teammates and roommates during their rookie year with the Indianapolis Colts.
On January 28, 2023, at Royal Rumble, Pat McAfee made a surprise return as a commentator just before the men's Royal Rumble match commenced.
On May 4, 2023, Pat McAfee and his wife, Samantha Ludy, welcomed their first child, a daughter, marking a joyous occasion for the couple.
In May 2023, ESPN announced that The Pat McAfee Show would be moving to its platforms, including ESPN television, ESPN+, and YouTube, under a multi-year deal. McAfee cited better access to resources and league rights as key factors in the decision.
On August 17, 2023, it was announced that The Pat McAfee Show would debut on ESPN, ESPN+ and YouTube on September 7, 2023, coinciding with the 2023 NFL season opener.
On September 7, 2023, The Pat McAfee Show made its debut on ESPN, ESPN+, and YouTube, coinciding with the start of the 2023 NFL season. This move was part of a multi-year deal with ESPN.
On January 27, 2024, Pat McAfee made a surprise return at Royal Rumble as a guest commentator and as the #22 entrant in the men's Royal Rumble match. He quickly eliminated himself from the match.
On December 14, 2024, McAfee returned to WWE to call Saturday Night's Main Event with Michael Cole and Jesse Ventura.
On January 6, 2025, McAfee returned on the premiere of Raw on Netflix, partnering with Michael Cole and becoming a full-time commentator for the brand.
In 2025, McAfee partnered with Michael Cole for commentary on Raw on Netflix.
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