Pat McAfee

Pat McAfee is a former NFL punter turned sports media personality who now hosts The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN. He punted for the Indianapolis Colts for eight full seasons, earning two Pro Bowl trips, before retiring in 2017. McAfee is also an analyst on ESPN’s College GameDay pregame show and a longtime WWE color commentator and part-time wrestler.

Overview

Pat McAfee 's Profile

Pat McAfee was born on May 2, 1987, in Plum, Pennsylvania. He attended Plum High School, where he played several sports before earning a football scholarship to West Virginia University. At West Virginia, McAfee established himself as a specialist and became one of the most accomplished kickers in the program’s history. The Indianapolis Colts selected him in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft, beginning an eight-year professional football career.

McAfee spent his entire NFL career with the Colts, earning two Pro Bowl selections and First-Team All-Pro honors in 2014. He retired after the 2016 season and quickly transitioned into sports media. He launched The Pat McAfee Show in 2019, initially building its audience independently through digital platforms and radio. The show’s combination of sports analysis, interviews, humor, and an informal atmosphere helped it become a major sports media brand.

Pat McAfee joined College GameDay in 2022 and has since become one of its regular analysts. In 2023, McAfee licensed The Pat McAfee Show to ESPN, where it became part of the network’s weekday daytime lineup while continuing to operate through his independent media company. McAfee has also worked with WWE as a commentator and performer and produces ESPN alternate presentations, including NFL Draft and college football programming. His media company retains ownership and creative control over his show and intellectual property.

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TV Shows​

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

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Children

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Mackenzie Lynn McAfee

Born 2023 · Biological child

Other parent: Samantha Ludy McAfee

Midas Robert McAfee

Born 2026 · Biological child

Other parent: Samantha Ludy McAfee

Education

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  • Plum High School, Plum, PA — first-team all-conference in football; also played soccer
  • West Virginia University, Communications major, 2005–2008

Net Worth & Income

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  • NFL career earnings estimated around $15 million (2009–2016)
  • Four-year, $120 million FanDuel sponsorship deal (2021), broken early to join ESPN
  • Five-year, $85 million ESPN contract (2024) covering The Pat McAfee Show and College GameDay
  • YouTube/digital advertising revenue built independently through Pat McAfee Inc. (2018–2023)

Awards

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  • First-Team All-Pro (2014)
  • 2× Pro Bowl
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team
  • First-Team All-American

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