Red Murdock becomes latest 'Mr Irrelevant' after Broncos tap him last in draft

NFL reporter Albert Breer joins Colin Cowherd to react to the biggest moves of the 2026 NFL Draft so far, including Ty Simpson-Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys trading up for Caleb Downs, Kansas City Chiefs selecting Mansoor Delane, Kadyn Proctor's ceiling with the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills trading out of the first round. He also discusses whether the Tennessee Titans selecting Carnell Tate at No. 3 was a reach or not.

The final pick of this year’s NFL Draft once again earned the infamous "Mr. Irrelevant" title.

"Mr. Irrelevant" has long been overlooked, but Brock Purdy reshaped the narrative by becoming a starting quarterback and guiding the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance.

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Buffalo Bulls linebacker Red Murdock plays in the third quarter of a college football game against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri, on Sept. 7, 2024. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire)

On Saturday, the Broncos used the 257th pick on former Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock, who recorded 142 tackles — the second-most in the nation — along with 13.5 tackles for loss.

In 1976, Kelvin Kirk became the first player to receive the "Mr. Irrelevant" nickname. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected the wide receiver with the No. 487 pick during an era when the draft extended beyond today’s seven rounds.

Red Murdock of the Buffalo Bulls speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Feb. 25, 2026. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Paul Salata, a former NFL player credited with coining the "Mr. Irrelevant" nickname, emphasized the meaning behind the tradition.

"We established Irrelevant Week to drive home an