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Pat McAfee was among those with ties to the sports world who spoke out following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The former Indianapolis Colts punter and current media personality said Kirk's name was "synonymous with having the courage to speak what you believe and seek/welcome conversations with those whom you disagree with."
While McAfee cautioned he was not inherently political, he added that events that took place on the Utah Valley University campus left him startled and distressed.
"I’m not a political person, but I am a proud American citizen and today was startling, saddening, and maddening all at the same time..," McAfee wrote on X . "I’ve realized that I’m a bit naive to how crazy it