Pat McAfee

The American footballers are highly famous these days including the famous star, Pat McAfee. He played National Football League for Indianapolis Colts as the punter. Pat is an actor too and has also appeared in WWE Smackdown.

McAfee used to play at West Virginia as a placekicker and in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, as a result, drafted by the Colts. In 2018, he also made his guest appearance in WWE’s NXT. Pet also did stand-up comedy and performed in several events in Indiana. Read the full article to know more about McAfee.

Early Life of Pat McAfee

Pat McAfee was born on 2nd May 1987 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. He attended Plum High School in his hometown and played both football and soccer at an early age. At the starting of his career, McAfee made nine consecutive field goals while moving five-yard out each time in the boundary of 25 yards.

Pat approached West Virginia’s recruiting coordinator, who also offered him a scholarship. He then started the job at West Virginia as a freshman. The American footballer has done 70 kickoffs and 11-for-18 goals as a freshman.

Throughout Patt’s career, one of the remarkable matches was the 46-44 triple-overtime win against Louisville, and that all happened because of his one sidekick. Despite his remarkable performances in matches against Louisville and USF, his team ended up with defeats.

Net Worth – $8 Million

Today, the world’s economy is led by either businessman or sportsman, and that is quite suitable in Pat McAfee’s context. He is a former footballer with a net worth of $8 million as per the Celebrity Net Worth.

Sources said he beats Dan Carter worth $1.4 million and Matt Giteau worth $900 thousand. The 32-year-old actor lives a lavish lifestyle. Despite being so top in the richest rugby player lists, he is so humble and down to earth person without any doubt.

Salary & Contract

The American football player, Pat McAfee is reported to have earned $19 Million as a salary from his whole football career. He signed a 5-year contract for $14 Million with an extra $5 Million guarantees from the Colts. He had also collected $4.7 Million during his first five seasons with the team.

Amazing Love Story

People came to know through Pat McAfee’s tweet about his joining to WWE and date in Hawaii with Samantha Lundy. They reached on a helicopter to a Hawaiian waterfall. This date proved a beautiful moment for him, as he proposed for marriage to Samantha, and they are engaged now.

Pat and Samantha used to be in a distant relationship from time ago, and now they are finally together. McAfee lives a very hectic and tough life and often regrets committing wrongful acts. He once said that “I am really afraid of falling in relationship with anyone but once he will commit will remains faithful forever.”

Controversies

The 32-year-old footballer is very famous for his controversial acts and often makes headlines too. One of them includes getting arrested for swimming across a canal, as he drunkenly tried it after late-night parties. Pat got pilloried but become a fan favorite and local hero too. Besides, he isn’t involved in any controversial acts till then.

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