Red Murdock, ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ of 2026 NFL Draft, Says It Was a ‘Pretty Emotional Moment’ When He Was Finally Drafted

Red Murdock Credit: Justin Casterline/Getty NEED TO KNOW Former University of Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock was selected last in the 2026 NFL Draft, making him this year's "Mr. Irrelevant" Murdock, 22, was drafted by the Denver Broncos Broncos general manager George Paton says Murdock is a "tackling machine," holding the record for the most forced fumbles in FBS history throughout his college career Red Murdock was all smiles on Saturday, April 25 when his name was finally called in the 2026 NFL Draft —even if it was the very last one. The 22-year-old linebacker, who played college football at the University of Buffalo, was selected No.

257 overall by the Denver Broncos, making him this year’s “Mr. Irrelevant," the tongue-in-cheek nickname bestowed to the final pick of the NFL draft each year. Murdock said he began to grow weary of his name being called in this year's NFL draft as the seventh and final round started winding down, according to the Associated Press .

“The thoughts crept in, but I was trying to keep my mind off of things that I can’t control,” Murdock told reporters after the draft, according to the AP. “And when I got that call, I was extremely grateful. ” Red Murdock was the final pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on April 25, 2026 Credit: Doug Benc/AP Content Services for the NFL The Buffalo grad told ESPN on Saturday it was “a pretty emotional moment" for him after as his dream of making it to the pros was realized.

"I know a little bit about ‘Mr. Irrelevant,’ but the main thing is I got an opportunity and to make the most out of it and help us win," Murdock said . "It was a pretty emotional moment, trying to hold it in front of the family and everything.