Pat McAfee: Career retrospective
Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee made a name for himself as one of the most exciting punters in the game. After two Pro Bowls and a lot of big plays, McAfee is setting the world on fire in sports media. Check out his story below.
Pat McAfee grew up in Plum, Pennsylvania — a small town just outside Pittsburgh. McAfee was a three-sport high school athlete at Plum High School (volleyball, soccer, football). McAfee took a similar path when compared to most NFL punters and kickers. He was a solid soccer player in high school and tried out as a kicker for the football team. Eventually, he bloomed into a great special teams player and became one of the top kickers in high school football.
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a finalist for the Ray Guy Award. He also became the West Virginia Mountaineers’ all-time leading scorer with 384 career points.
McAfee finished his college career going 210-of-212 on PATs and booted 73.4 percent of his field goals (58-of-79). He logged 126 punts for 5,512 yards and a solid average of 43.7 yards.
Adam Vinatieri during the bulk of McAfee’s career. The Colts were like a stampede all season long. They went 14-2 and made it to Super Bowl XLIV, where they lost to the New Orleans Saints. What a start to your NFL career!
recovered his own onside kick. McAfee earned his first Pro Bowl nod. The Colts saw success as well. They were one win away from the Super Bowl, losing to the New England Patriots in the playoffs.
a 74-yard punt against the Chicago Bears. In another absurd event, he showed off his rocket of an arm during a fake punt pass on Thanksgiving Day. Even though McAfee had a successful outing, his team struggled. The Colts ended their injury-ravaged season with an 8-8 record.
highlight tape. In the end, his good fortune made him a fan favorite. Most importantly, it helped the Colts win.
