Where did Pat McAfee go to college? Exploring the college career of NFL's record holding punter

Former NFL punter Pat McAfee joined ESPN as a college football analyst, reuniting with ex-Colts teammate Matt Hasselback. You can catch him on Thursday Night Games along with Adam Amin and Molly McGrath. He is a regular contributor to shows like Get Up and College GameDay as well.

Pat McAfee was born on May 2, 1987, over in Plum, a cool suburb near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He pursued his education at Plus High School, playing soccer, volleyball, and football. He garnered collegiate interest in all three sports. It was during a fortuitous encounter in the school cafeteria that West Virginia recruiting coordinator Tony Gibson offered him a scholarship.

Pat McAfee's journey took him to West Virginia University, where he achieved significant recognition. He served as the placekicker for the West Virginia Mountaineers. He secured the starting position as a freshman, which was an impressive feat.

He rocked the field with the Mountaineers, snagging laurels along the way, such as the Lou Groza Award semi-finalist, Ray Guy Award finalist, and All-American honors. He became the all-time leading scorer in terms of points for the university. In 2009, the Indianapolis Colts picked him in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. He went on to enjoy a distinguished eight-year NFL career before hanging up his cleats.

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Pat McAfee was drafted in the 7th round as the No. 222 pick

Freshman season (2005)

One of the most unforgettable moments of McAfee's freshman year occurred during a game against Louisville. The Mountaineers made a thrilling comeback because of his successful execution of an onside kick.

• Games: 12
• Extra Points Made: 48
• Extra Points Attempted: 49
• Field Goals Made: 11
• Points: 81

Sophomore season (2006)

• Games: 13
• Extra Points Made: 62
• Extra Points Attempted: 62
• Field Goals Made: 17
• Points: 113
• Yards: 778

Junior season (2007)

Pat McAfee once recounted a challenging experience from his junior year when he missed key kicks in significant games, leading to death threats and unsolicited advice to stay out of the public eye. With a few hiccups, Pat made it to the ESPN All-Bowl Team for the season.

• Games: 13
• Extra Points Made: 64
• Extra Points Attempted: 65
• Field Goals Made: 13
• Points: 103
• Yards: 1962

Senior season (2008)

In his senior year, Pat achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the school's all-time leading scorer with a field goal. He had a moment of redemption during a game against Cincinnati with the Big East Championship and a BCS bowl berth on the line. He was able to grab the opportunity to lead the team into overtime in front of teammates and family.

• Games: 13
• Extra Points Made: 36
• Extra Points Attempted: 36
• Field Goals Made: 17
• Points: 87
• Yards: 2772