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Mr. Irrelevant is never actually irrelevant.
That's what they call the final pick in each year's NFL Draft, but it's a crowning moment for the player.
They work their whole life for this, and they get to hear their name announced from the stage. It's special.
It also comes with all sorts of added attention relative to the selections before it, too.
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Who is Mr. Irrelevant in 2026 NFL Draft?
The Denver Broncos chose Red Murdock, a linebacker from Buffalo, with the No. 257 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He's Mr. Irrelevant -- full name Khalil Murdock, for the record
BEST DRAFT NAMES: Ephesians Prysock | R Mason Thomas | DeVonta Smith | Zxavian Harris
Why did Red Murdock become Mr. Irrelevant?
Everyone this late in the draft has flaws.
Murdock is a linebacker from the MAC. He doesn't have the best traits.
But he makes plays. He had 156 tackles in 2024 and another 142 in 2025.
He'll keep trying to prove doubters wrong.
Why is he Red Murdock as nickname?
It's because he was born with red hair and freckles.
And now he's in the NFL.
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