During "The Pat McAfee Show" on April 28, McAfee applauded Green Bay, referring to the city as a "spectacular host." McAfee and his crew broadcasted live from the Draft Experience from April 24-25. "The hospitality was through the roof, and it felt like the fans showed up all weekend long. What a spectacle the draft has become," McAfee said.

NFL Draft Day 2 viewership was up 40% from 2024. Viewership was tracked across ESPN, NFL Network, ABC, ESPN Deportes and digital channels.

The Packers have made the playoffs in each of the past two seasons with Jordan Love as the starting QB, losing at Philadelphia in the Wild Card last season.