- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 1,151,882
- Reaction score
- 59
Nobody in the NFL draft is celebrated quite like the final pick in each class. The dubious distinction of "Mr. Irrelevant" belongs only to the last selection in each draft. Although they may be the last to hear their name called, those who receive the title are honored with a week to remember.
In the 2026 NFL draft, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" went to Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock, who was selected with the 257th overall pick in April by the Denver Broncos. Denver selected "Mr. Irrelevant" for only the second time in their franchise's history, the first being quarterback Chad Kelly in 2017.
Each year, the final pick in the draft is flown out to Newport Beach, California, where they will be treated to a trip to Disneyland, attend an MLB game, go sailing, attend the Lowsman Banquet as the honored guest, among other adventures as part of "Irrelevant Week."
This year, as the 51st-ever "Mr. Irrelevant," Murdock will go surfing, attend a Los Angeles Angels game, and hang out at an amusement park, according to the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson. As part of the trip, Murdock will also receive the "Lowsman Trophy," given to each "Mr. Irrelevant," as well as a personal letter from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Murdock will experience a lot of firsts: he doesn't know how to swim, or even own a swimsuit. Melanie Salata Fitch, CEO of Irrelevant Week, said Murdock's surfing lessons would be in shallow water. "We don’t want to lose him,” Fitch said in an interview with the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson. Murdock will also attend his first-ever Major League Baseball game as the Angels' guest of honor. However, Murdock won't throw out the first pitch at the game "because that would be relevant," Fitch joked.
While there was originally talk of the Broncos' 256th overall pick, tight end Dallen Bentley, joining Murdock at Irrelevant Week, Fitch explained that if Bentley came, he would have to come on his own dime. “(Bentley) was the last relevant guy drafted,” Fitch said. “So we can’t have any relevant selections.”
Murdock's week of celebration will begin in Newport Beach after the Broncos wrap up mandatory minicamp, with his California visit stretching from June 24 until he flies out on June 28.
Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Red Murdock to be feted as 'Mr. Irrelevant' next week
Continue reading...
In the 2026 NFL draft, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" went to Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock, who was selected with the 257th overall pick in April by the Denver Broncos. Denver selected "Mr. Irrelevant" for only the second time in their franchise's history, the first being quarterback Chad Kelly in 2017.
Each year, the final pick in the draft is flown out to Newport Beach, California, where they will be treated to a trip to Disneyland, attend an MLB game, go sailing, attend the Lowsman Banquet as the honored guest, among other adventures as part of "Irrelevant Week."
This year, as the 51st-ever "Mr. Irrelevant," Murdock will go surfing, attend a Los Angeles Angels game, and hang out at an amusement park, according to the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson. As part of the trip, Murdock will also receive the "Lowsman Trophy," given to each "Mr. Irrelevant," as well as a personal letter from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Murdock will experience a lot of firsts: he doesn't know how to swim, or even own a swimsuit. Melanie Salata Fitch, CEO of Irrelevant Week, said Murdock's surfing lessons would be in shallow water. "We don’t want to lose him,” Fitch said in an interview with the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson. Murdock will also attend his first-ever Major League Baseball game as the Angels' guest of honor. However, Murdock won't throw out the first pitch at the game "because that would be relevant," Fitch joked.
While there was originally talk of the Broncos' 256th overall pick, tight end Dallen Bentley, joining Murdock at Irrelevant Week, Fitch explained that if Bentley came, he would have to come on his own dime. “(Bentley) was the last relevant guy drafted,” Fitch said. “So we can’t have any relevant selections.”
Murdock's week of celebration will begin in Newport Beach after the Broncos wrap up mandatory minicamp, with his California visit stretching from June 24 until he flies out on June 28.
Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Red Murdock to be feted as 'Mr. Irrelevant' next week
Continue reading...
