Pat McAfee never forgets his duties, not only as a commentator but also as a devoted father. On May 4, he took to IG to honor someone very special: his daughter. Pat and his wife, Samantha, celebrated Mackenzie Lynn McAfee’s 2nd birthday with a fun, space-themed party filled with laughter. “Happiest Birthday to the love of my life, the best dada in the world,” wrote Pat. And the celebration was especially meaningful for the family after years of struggles with conceiving, including 2 miscarriages Samantha endured before welcoming Mackenzie in 2023. This time, even as a devoted father, Pat couldn’t be with his daughter, but he sent her a heartfelt message on Daughter’s Day.

Despite juggling multiple careers and a packed schedule, Pat McAfee’s dedication to his family was praised by his wife, who said, “He still deals with everyday life issues and shows up every single day for his many careers without skipping a beat.” Now, even with work on his plate, Pat found time for family on Daughter’s Day. Yes, he shared a touching message on IG story, writing, “Happy National Daughters Day, baby girl. WE LOVE YOU.” It’s a reminder that, no matter how busy life gets, family always comes first. And the photo added extra charm to the post.

Though the first picture was in black and white, it captured a warm moment of Pat and his 2-year-old daughter lying together in bed, pure coziness. But he didn’t stop there. Just an hour later, Pat McAfee shared another post, this time standing with Mackenzie on his lap. She looked overjoyed, and he kept it simple with a heart emoji, “❤️”. Though the moments are small, they reveal the deep love between father and daughter. But beyond being a devoted father, McAfee is a man who dominates anything he sets his mind to.

When Pat McAfee joined the NFL, he wanted to show the world that punters matter. And the result? Mission accomplished. He spent eight seasons with the Colts, earning 2 Pro Bowls and an All-Pro nod. But his true spotlight came after retirement. From Barstool Sports to launching his own show, now under ESPN, McAfee has turned into a sports media powerhouse. And today, he’s a household name, dominating screens far beyond football. Given his popularity, Pat McAfee is now receiving congratulations on big personal news.

Pat McAfee hits another milestone

From Morgantown to the NFL spotlight, Pat McAfee has built an unforgettable career. Picked in the 7th round of the 2009 Draft by the Colts, he spent seasons dominating the field. But this weekend, the hometown hero gets another honor: McAfee will be inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame, joining 3 other legends and cementing his place in Mountaineer history.

WVU celebrated McAfee’s milestone on X, highlighting that the 38YO left the program as its all-time leading scorer. However, the buzz didn’t stop there, ESPN joined in, calling it a historic week with three Hall of Famers being honored. Alongside McAfee, reporter Holly Rowe and NBA analyst Doris Burke also earned their spots in the Hall. And reflecting on the news back in August, McAfee shared his heartfelt reaction.

“Shed a tear when I got the news from my little brother and son of Coach Stew, Blaine Stewart. It was nice to think back and reminisce about a great era of my life. I am so thankful for the recognition… this call made my soul feel good. Thanks for the opportunity to be a Mountaineer @RealCoachRod.. it was an honor,” wrote McAfee. And the free ceremony will be held at 12:30 p.m. ET before West Virginia’s Week 5 game against Utah.