Overview

• Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers posted a video throwing a football to himself to promote the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, the NFL's smallest market.
• The video, intended to generate excitement, was widely mocked on social media for Evers’s perceived lack of athleticism.
• Evers followed up with additional posts showing him on the draft stage and interacting with fans ahead of the event's kickoff.
• Green Bay is hosting the NFL Draft for the first time, with an anticipated turnout of 250,000 visitors at Lambeau Field.
• The draft marks a significant cultural and economic milestone for Wisconsin, aligning with the state’s deep football traditions.