Pat McAfee

Sports analyst, color commentator, former professional football punter, media personality, WWE personality

American Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Quick Info

ProfessionSports analyst, color commentator, former professional football punter, media personality, WWE personality
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth02/05/1987
Age38 years
BirthplacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryPatrick Justin McAfee is an American sports analyst and former professional football punter who transitioned into media and entertainment. He is the host of The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN, an analyst on College GameDay, and a WWE color commentator and occasional wrestler.

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeWest Virginia University
HonorsLou Groza Award semi-finalist, Ray Guy Award finalist, All-American honors, all-time leader in points at West Virginia

Personal Life

OccupationsStand-up comedian, entrepreneur, small business owner

Career

NFL Career
TeamIndianapolis Colts
PositionPunter and kickoff specialist
Draft2009 NFL Draft, 7th round, 222nd overall pick
Duration8 seasons (2009-2017)
AchievementsTwo-time Pro Bowler, First Team All-Pro, Super Bowl XLIV appearance
Media Career
Current Roles
  • Host of The Pat McAfee Show (ESPN, ESPN+, YouTube, Westwood One)
  • Analyst on ESPN College GameDay
  • Regular contributor to Get Up and other ESPN programs
CompanyFounder and CEO of Pat McAfee Inc., a digital media company
WWE Career
StartFebruary 2019 (formal contract)
Roles
  • Guest commentator for NXT TakeOver events (2018)
  • Color commentator for Raw and SmackDown
  • In-ring wrestler
Notable MatchesWrestleMania debut against Theory, matches at SummerSlam, rivalry with Adam Cole at NXT TakeOver XXX
Previous WorkBarstool Sports (before launching Pat McAfee Inc.)

Style Quotient

CharacteristicsBold personality, quick-witted, energetic, fearless approach, charismatic

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. 2003 national Punt, Pass and Kick champion
2. Won One-on-One kicking competition in Miami with a 65-yard field goal
3. Three-time first team All-WPIAL in soccer during high school
4. First team all-conference at Plum High School
5. Ranked as No. 1 kicker in the nation by Scout.com in high school
6. Played college football at West Virginia University from 2005-2008
7. Inducted into WVU Sports Hall of Fame in 2025
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