Fans stunned as Pat McAfee's controversial act is caught on camera at NFL Draft
In a video from reporter Kyle Malzhan, McAfee can be seen accepting the item from a fan in the crowd before putting the pen to his mouth and blowing out smoke.
He then hilariously offered a hit to former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, who respectfully declined.
Fans speculated that the device was a marijuana pen, though McAfee later said that he was told it was 'CBD/Vitamins.'
'To my understanding.. This was CBD/Vitamins from a wonderful dude at the draft last night.. obviously,' he wrote on X.
'Right before we went live.. a little altitude/attitude lift.. thought Coach might've gave it a go.'
Buddy sent me this video. Lol. 😂
Pat McAfee just wildn' here in Green Bay for the #NFLDraft. Former #Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy wanted no part of it. pic.twitter.com/wy9ThMAakx
— Kyle Malzhan (@KyleMalzhan) April 25, 2025
Nonetheless, the move earned him massive plaudits from his supporters.
'I f***ing love Pat McAfee,' one wrote. There I said it. Dude is genuine and passionate and fun
'Nobody is as cool as Pat McAfee,' a second added.
'McAfee is a national treasure and you cant change my mind,' another said.
And a fourth added, 'Nothin to see here - just @PatMcAfeeShowliving his best life.'
The funny moment comes after a brawl broke at at McAfee's live show in Pittsburgh earlier this month.
During McAfee's 'Big Night Aht' event at PPG Paints Arena, footage shows several members of the audience throwing fists as mayhem ensues up in the stands.
It is unclear what caused the scrap, which saw one man in a black shirt get sucker punched by another man when trying to break things up.
The man fell down the stairs before being hit repeatedly on the back of the head, only for the melee to fizzle out when he returned to his feet and tried to grab hold of his attacker.
Security eventually diffused the situation before the two individuals were escorted out of the arena, before other members of the crowd continued to exchange punches after they'd gone.
According to TMZ Sports, no arrests were made despite the shocking incident that occurred during the show.
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