Paddy McAteer

Position:
K
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 205
Year:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Mullaghbawn, Ireland
High School:
St. Mary’s University
Prev School:
Troy

Pronunciation: Paddy mac-uh-teer

Career Notes & Records
Appeared in 26 career games over two seasons at Troy (2024-25) … Owns Troy program record for longest field goal made (53 yards) at Texas State (10/11) … First kicked an American football in April 2024 at the age of 20 … Played Gaelic football for Mullaghbawn (mul-uh-bawn) Cúchulainn's (koo-KHUL-in) Gaelic Football Club.

2025 (Junior Season - Troy)
Season: Appeared in all 14 games … Converted first collegiate field goal attempt against Texas State (10/11) with a program-record 53-yard attempt … Hit 64 kickoffs with 34 touchbacks.

Awards: Named the Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Week following a win at Texas State (10/11) that featured a program-record 53-yard field goal and successful onside kick.

2024 (Sophomore Season - Troy)
Season: Appeared in 12 all games … Hit 59 kickoffs with 37 touchbacks.

Prep/Personal
First kicked an American football in April 2024 at the age of 20 ... Took a five-day trip to Ohio in June 2024 with Ireland's top American kicking coach, Tadhg (Tag) Leader … Attended St. Mary's University in Belfast, Ireland, focusing on religious studies … Played for Mullaghbawn (mul-uh-bawn) Cúchulainn’s (koo-KHUL-in) Gaelic Football Club … Mullaghbawn is a town of approx. 600 people near Slieve Gullion in County Armagh, Northern Ireland … Father, Francie, was a three-time Ireland National Champion.