Pat McAfee announced significant details Wednesday about his upcoming album.
McAfee has become arguably the biggest power player on ESPN and in sports media on YouTube due to his absurd success with “The Pat McAfee Show.”
The former Indianapolis Colts punter has had the smoothest pivot from professional athletics to media that we’ve ever seen.
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Now, he’s entering the music industry.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks with Pat McAfee on stage during Round Two of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., on April 24, 2026. (Getty Images)
Pat McAfee announces details for upcoming album
McAfee hopped on Instagram on Wednesday morning to reveal details of his upcoming album, “The Diary of a Polarizing Figure.”
Nailed the name at a minimum.
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Pat McAfee of College GameDay smiles before the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi Rebels at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Oct. 18, 2025. (Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos)
“For as long as I can remember my mere existence has made people hate my guts.. literally since elementary school. Teachers, administrators, other parents, you name it.. I didn’t understand it as a child but throughout my life I’ve come to realize that this is just how it’s gonna be,” the former NFL star wrote.
He continued, “I’ve been writing songs about it all for 20yrs. It’s time to let them aht.. There’s A LOT of headlines & narratives about me.. if I was to die, I’d like my kids to know exactly who and what their dad is. The Diary Of A Polarizing Figure. With incredible assistance from @ernest and many other INSANELY talented musicians in Nashville, my words have come to life. I’m very proud of what we’ve put together.”
McAfee also revealed the album will be released Aug. 14.
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You can check out the full post below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
McAfee’s growing presence and platform is proof that authenticity pays dividends in a fashion nothing else does.
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The man went from punting for the Colts to being one of the most powerful figures in the media and did it a shockingly short period time.
Now, he’s putting himself out there again with an entire album. If you’re going to swing, you might as well swing for the fences and that’s what McAfee is doing.
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Pat McAfee appears on the College GameDay show before a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Bulldogs at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 13, 2025. (ISI Photos via Getty Images)
It will be fascinating to see what comes on Aug. 14 with McAfee albums. The one guarantee is it will generate plenty of attention. That’s a guarantee you can take to the bank.
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