[5] He recorded himself and sent a message to Shanahan, who referred McAtamney to ProKick Australia, a program to help develop college football punters and placekickers.
[5][7][8] In his first season, he appeared in nine games and made 6-of-10 field goal attempts and converted all 47 of his extra point tries, also having 60 kickoffs with 19 touchbacks.
[5] McAtamney ultimately transferred to the FBS-level Rutgers Scarlet Knights and won the starting placekicker role.
[4][11] After impressing at his pro day, McAtamney was invited to tryout for the New York Giants, where he made all 10 of his attempted kicks in front of scouts.
[16] Having been called up off the practice squad onto the Giants roster,[17] McAtamney made his NFL debut against the Washington Commanders on 3 November 2024, kicking an extra point and a 31-yard field goal.