Why the Broncos drafted Buffalo LB Red Murdock
Sep 21, 2024; DeKalb, Illinois, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies quarterback Ethan Hampton (2) rushes the ball against Buffalo Bulls linebacker Red Murdock (2) during the first half at Huskie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images | Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images With the final pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock. Murdock is Mr.
Irrelevant, but he’s anything but irrelevant. Murdock is a 6-2, 233-pound linebacker who is known for his big hits and causing turnovers. In three seasons, he forced an impressive 17 forced fumbles and was a tackling machine for Buffalo.
He has a nose for the ball, a knack for causing turnovers, and is a physical player who will hit you hard. The #Broncos got an elite-production linebacker in Buffalo’s Red Murdock. Murdock has the most forced fumbles in NCAA HISTORY with 17, surpassing former Buffalo Bulls legend Khalil Mack.
He had 39. 5 TFL across three seasons at Buffalo, and is an explosive (4. 53 forty), tackle… pic.
twitter. com/h3NMX8O4ff — Eric Galko (@EricGalko) April 25, 2026 The Athletic’s draft analyst, Dane Brugler, had a 4th-5th round grade on Murdock and had him ranked as his 12th-best linebacker in this class. He calls Murdock a magnet to the football and plays with a physicality that will get the job done in the NFL.