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Pat McAfee Reveals Surprise Career Move

Pat McAfee is venturing into the music world, and his one and a half minute debut track is already live on Spotify

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Pat McAfee is a man of many talents. A former punter and kickoff specialist in the NFL and now one of the hottest analysts, podcasters and color commentators for both ESPN and the WWE. However, McAfee isn't stopping with dominating on TV and YouTube. Now he's turning his attention to the music industry as well.

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On Thursday, Dec. 4, McAfee dropped his first song on Spotify. The track, titled "Dookie," is one minute and 36 seconds long.

"There's about to be a crazy addition to, I think, my life here over the next couple of weeks, months or whatever," McAfee said. "And this has been a lot of fun. This has been a journey into music, which I've obviously always been a huge fan. All of the sudden, we're recording some songs. Then all of the sudden, 'Dookie' is ready. Then all of the sudden, we're gonna put it out on all platforms. Then how about all the other songs we got? Let's do those too."

McAfee also revealed the surprise release is inspired by the Oregon Ducks, which is a team and place that he's been vocal about enjoying when he visits to cover their college games.

"It's always special to come out here do GameDay. It's my third one, I think, out here. The morning start," McAfee said earlier this season. "The fans, Pacific Northwest fans I think in general are a little bit more 'hooliganly' like soccer fans, but they show up in a big way. It's special out here."

Pat McAfee Is Expected To Return to the WWE After the College Football Season

During a recent appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," WWE President Nick Khan confirmed the company would like to bring McAfee back into the fold once the college football season is over.

"We're going to bring you back," Khan said. "I know you, and I am going to sit together with you once college football slows."

McAfee is a fan-favorite among the WWE crowd. His infectious energy works well with the entertainment company, just as it does for football enthusiasts. However, only time will tell if his foray into the music world will be successful. Still, one thing is for sure: McAfee's confidence is one of his biggest weapons, and it's what allows him to keep diversifying and succeeding at everything he does.