Will Levis’ ex Gia Duddy shares what WAGs should never do during NFL Draft spotlight after her viral moment at the draft two years ago

As the curtains fell on the 2025 NFL Draft, a familiar name resurfaced—not from the war rooms or the draft boards, but from the sidelines of a viral moment that defined a past draft night. Influencer Gia Duddy, once the talk of the internet during the 2023 NFL Draft, found herself back in the spotlight, not for her relationship with Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, but for the legacy of that unforgettable night.

Duddy became a household name two years ago when ESPN cameras continually captured her alongside then-boyfriend Levis, whose dramatic slide out of the first round shocked fans and analysts alike. While Levis waited in Kansas City for a call that never came on Day 1, Duddy’s composed yet captivating presence became a trending topic—so much so that Levis later joked, "Her followers doubled on draft night and I was like 'I need a cut of this.'"

In the aftermath of that fateful evening, Duddy’s social media presence skyrocketed. Her Instagram followers surged, and she soon found herself navigating a new world of influencer deals, including a lighthearted Burger King partnership. Levis quipped, “You’re paying for lunch,” referencing her sudden influencer success. But behind the viral fame was a young woman navigating uninvited attention and the media's thirst for drama.
Now, in 2025, Duddy has long moved on from her relationship with Levis—they officially split in September 2023—but not from the draft conversation. With this year's draft moments taking internet, fans took to her TikTok, flooding her with questions and nostalgia. Eventually, she responded, not with bitterness, but with humor and wisdom.
“I know I know what tonight is, but do you guys know what tonight is? It's the Caudalie event, obviously, so let's get ready,” she joked, blending levity with acknowledgment. While prepping for a skincare event, she paused to deliver a candid message for the next wave of NFL girlfriends stepping into the limelight.

“I feel like I've never really talked about the draft... just because it just genuinely wasn't about me,” she said, highlighting how the attention on her felt unwarranted. Yet, she extended heartfelt congratulations to the 2025 draft class and offered a cheeky tip to attendees: “Beware of your resting bh face... the media loves media, and they will start a story that you're just a bh.”
She also took a moment to debunk a long-standing internet theory about her asking to pee on live TV: “I was literally just asking, ‘Can that happen?’ Because they were talking about the Titans trading up.” Her clarification shed light on just how easily stories can spiral in the age of viral content.
Today, with over 309,000 followers on Instagram and half a million on TikTok, Duddy has carved a unique niche as a beauty and lifestyle influencer. Although her plans to pursue nursing after following Levis to Nashville never came to fruition, she has clearly found her footing—and her voice.
In reflecting on the moment that unintentionally launched her public persona, Gia Duddy’s message to others caught in the NFL Draft whirlwind is clear: embrace the chaos, laugh through the awkwardness, and remember—it’s not always about you, but how you carry yourself when the spotlight hits.
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