Rob Pate was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. A four-year starter in football, basketball, and baseball, and the winner of the Class 5-A Bryant-Jordan Achievement Scholarship, he accepted an athletic scholarship to play football for the Auburn Tigers. As a four-year starter for the Tigers, he was a member of many All-Conference teams, a two-time Academic All-America All-District selection, a four-time SEC Honor Roll recipient, and the Pat Dye Leadership Award winner. He lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife of fifteen years, Dana, and their five children. He is a partner at EyeCare Associates, Inc. in Hoover, AL. Pate also co-hosts the popular Eyes on Auburn Podcast and is a columnist at AuburnSports.com.