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Pat McAfee’s On-Air Vaping at NFL Draft Show Goes Viral

The ESPN host's live stunt, which included offering a vape to guest Mike McCarthy, has sparked widespread online attention but no official response from ESPN or the NFL.

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Overview

  • Pat McAfee was filmed taking a hit from a vape pen during ESPN’s live Draft Spectacular at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025.
  • McAfee offered the vape to guest and former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, who declined and promptly left the set.
  • The incident, captured by Green Bay reporter Kyle Malzhan, quickly went viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions.
  • McAfee has previously discussed his cannabis use publicly, though recreational cannabis remains illegal in Wisconsin, adding legal complexity to the stunt.
  • As of April 25, 2025, neither ESPN nor the NFL has issued a formal response, while McCarthy has resumed his coaching duties and declined further comment.