Well now, if you’ve been keepin’ up with that Pat McAfee fella, you might be wonderin’ how much that man’s worth. You know, the guy who used to kick them footballs real good for the Colts and now talks about sports on TV? Yeah, him. Well, I got the lowdown for ya, so sit tight and I’ll tell ya all about it.
So, according to what them fancy folks over at Celebrity Net Worth say, Pat McAfee’s net worth is sittin’ pretty at $60 million in 2024. Ain’t that somethin’? And to top it off, he’s pullin’ in a salary of $17 million a year! Now, if you ask me, that’s a heap of money, more than any of us could dream of, that’s for sure.
Now, if you’re wonderin’ how he got all that, well, it wasn’t just from kickin’ them footballs around. Oh no, it’s a mix of things. See, he spent his whole NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts, from 2009 to 2016, and made about $15.04 million during that time. But that ain’t the whole story, no sir. After he hung up his cleats, Pat didn’t just sit on his porch rockin’ away. Nah, he went right on to ESPN and Fox Sports, where he’s been doin’ commentary and makin’ even more money.
One of the big things that boosted his worth was his show, The Pat McAfee Show. I reckon that thing really took off! And let me tell ya, it’s been a good ride for him. He signed a big ol’ contract with ESPN worth $85 million over five years! That’s a whole lotta cheddar right there, especially considerin’ his first deal was only for $120 million over four years. But that’s just how these deals go sometimes, I suppose.
It’s not just his salary that’s helped him stack up that fortune, though. Pat also signed a deal with FanDuel for $30 million a year as the exclusive sports betting partner for his show. I reckon that’s got a lotta folks jealous, especially the ones who don’t have sports shows of their own. That’s some serious quarterback money right there, ya know?
Before all this, Pat wasn’t a stranger to dealin’ with injury. He had some knee trouble while playin’ for the Colts, and after the third surgery, he figured it was time to hang up his helmet for good. He also mentioned some bad blood with his old manager at the time, Ryan Grigson, which might’ve pushed him toward callin’ it quits early. But even though his football career didn’t last as long as some mighta hoped, he sure did find a way to keep makin’ money, and I’d say he’s done quite well for himself.
And it ain’t all about the big money for Pat McAfee. He’s got a family too. He married his sweetheart Samantha in 2020 after they’d been together for more than three years, and they welcomed a little girl named Mackenzie into the world in 2023. I reckon they’re all happy and healthy, and that’s what matters most in the end.
So, there ya go. From kickin’ footballs to talkin’ sports, Pat McAfee has certainly made a name for himself. With a net worth of $60 million, he’s sittin’ mighty comfortable right now. Who knows, maybe he’ll keep buildin’ that fortune with even more deals and shows. If you keep an eye on him, you might just see that number keep goin’ up. Who woulda thought, huh? That fella’s done quite a lot with his life.
Tags: Pat McAfee, net worth, sports commentator, ESPN, FanDuel, NFL, Indianapolis Colts, salary, sports betting, The Pat McAfee Show
