2026 NFL Draft: Broncos make Buffalo's Red Murdock Mr. Irrelevant, scooping up linebacker with final pick

How the last three Mr. Irrelevants have fared

2025, CB Kobee Minor (New England Patriots): After going from Texas Tech to Indiana to Memphis, traveling across the collegiate ranks, Minor fell to the Patriots last year. He saw time early in the 2025 season on special teams and actually earned a combined 41 defensive snaps in Weeks 17-18, per Pro Football Focus.

2024, S Jaylen Key (New York Jets): Key spent the bulk of his college career at UAB before finishing up at Alabama. The Jets drafted him, but he didn’t catch on with the team, even being released from the practice squad midseason. He later had a practice squad stint with the Cincinnati Bengals.

2023, DE Desjuan Johnson (Los Angeles Rams): Johnson, on the other hand, has carved out a role for himself in the league. He has seen the field each of the past three seasons with the Rams. In 154 defensive snaps last season, he accounted for 20 pressures, including four during L.A.’s playoff run, per PFF. The Toledo alum has five sacks in his NFL career.

So, what is Mr. Irrelevant Week?

Mr. Irrelevant Week, or “Irrelevant Week,” is a weeklong celebration that annually honors the last player picked in the NFL Draft. It’s the brainchild of former NFL player Paul Salata.

It began in 1976, with Salata aiming to highlight the perseverance of the players who were drafted with the final pick. The week is filled with events in Newport Beach, California, plus charitable contributions to the community, and takes place in the early summer.

Mr. Irrelevant and his guests are treated to a trip to Disneyland, media opportunities at NFL Network in Los Angeles, a chance to participate in a sailing regatta in Newport Harbor and special recognition at an MLB game, among other experiences.