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The Denver Broncos selected linebacker Red Murdock as their final pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Fans are excited about this choice, especially since the team had not addressed the inside linebacker position earlier in the draft.
EAST HARTFORD, CT - SEPTEMBER 28: UConn Huskies quarterback Nick Evers (3) rushes out of the pocket as Buffalo Bulls linebacker Red Murdock (2) looks to make the stop during the college football game between the Buffalo Bulls and the UConn Huskies on September 28, 2024, at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Williams Paul/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Good morning Broncos Country!
We are down to our final recap of the Denver Broncos draft picks with Mr. Irrelevant himself: Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock. This pick was one that was universally loved by fans. Especially after the team ignored inside linebacker through their first six picks of the draft and, frankly, they got a downhill baller despite it being the final pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Letās review the pick and, if you missed any, here are the others I went through this week:
On the other two seventh-round picks, S Miles Scot and LB Red Murdock
Sean Payton:ā[S] Miles [Scott] we were real familiar with, talking with āPalchoā (T Alex Palczewski) and [WR] Pat [Bryant]. These guys were teammates. Illinois had a handful of players drafted. It would be very normal, especially when a playerās younger on our roster, [and] has been on the same team. His name came up and up. He went in with Pat as a receiver and then was converted. So with both our players, his name came up a number of times. Throughout the process, I think we became very familiar with him. So thereās versatility, special-teams flex.ā
Red Murdock is a linebacker who was selected by the Denver Broncos in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Fans are excited because Murdock was a highly regarded player and the Broncos had previously ignored the inside linebacker position in their earlier draft picks.
Red Murdock was selected as Mr. Irrelevant, the final pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, which often garners attention and fanfare.
The Denver Broncos drafted Red Murdock during the 2026 NFL Draft.

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George Paton:āWith Miles, I think the ball skills. I think he had seven interceptions throughout his career. [He is] very physical for a former receiver, and instincts for a guy who hasnāt played it all that long. We thought he had really good anticipation and instincts, and thus he had the interceptions. I think he fits in with our group and what we look for in safeties. Then [LB Red] Murdock, just man, heās a tackling machine. Just really instinctive. Really good against the run. He may hold the recordāyou guys may knowāfor forced fumbles. Everyone talked about the Texas Tech guy [Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez], and he was amazing, but this guyāoh my gosh, if you look at his career and all the forced fumbles he had. Just a nose for the ball, relentless motor. Think he could be a good special teamer. Great make up, all of these guys I think have great make up.ā
On the Mr. Irrelevant pick and Irrelevant Week in Newport Beach, Calif.
SP:āWhen we talked to [TE Dallen] Bentley, heās vice president Mr. Irrelevant. So if thereās anything that [LB Red] Murdock canāt handle, then the two of themā¦ā
On how he feels about being Mr. Irrelevant and what he knew about Mr. Irrelevant before being selected
āI feel extremely grateful and excited to be able to go out there for the Broncos. I know a little bit about Mr. Irrelevant, but the main thing is I have to make the most out of it and help us win.ā
On what it was like to get the call from the Broncos
āIt was an emotional moment trying to hold it all together in front of the family and everything. Iām just really excited to get the opportunity. The main thing now is just being able to help the team be able to win. Iām excited to play for the Broncos. Thatās a great team that I wanted to play for before the draft.ā
On his production in college with 17 forced fumbles
āMeticulous intent and being kind of being obsessed with it. Now Iām just ready to go do that on the field and help us get some wins.ā
On how he would describe himself as a linebacker and a player
āIām a team-first guy, but as a linebacker I prepare as a quarterback on the defense and getting everyone on the same page. Make sure our defense performs as one and that is what Iām looking forward to bringing to the Broncos team as a player that is going to put the team success before all else in any instance.ā
On if he thought he would go undrafted
āI was trying to keep my mind off of things that I canāt control. When I got that call, I was extremely grateful.ā
On if he had opportunities to leave the University of Buffalo and why he stayed
āI did have opportunities, but Iām big on being a team-first guy. That is all that matters to me. Also I felt like my main thing was being the best player that I can be and winning a MAC championship. I felt like I could have done that when I had those opportunities, so I stayed.ā
Itās not just Broncos fans who love the Red Murdock pick.
We here at Mile High Report covered each Denver Broncos draft pick in a variety of ways, but the news feed got deep fast and much of that coverage was buried in short order. Here is everything we did on linebacker Red Murdock over draft weekend ICYMI:
Denver Broncos select Buffalo LB Red Murdock 257th overall
Denver closed out the entire 2026 NFL Draft by making Buffaloās Red Murdock āMr. Irrelevantā ā but the tape says otherwise. The 6ā2ā³, 233-pound linebacker was a second-team AP All-American in 2025 and set the NCAA record for career forced fumbles with 17. Over his final two seasons, Murdock racked up 298 combined tackles, 30 TFLs, seven sacks, and 13 forced fumbles. ESPNās Matt Miller had him ranked 167th on his own board, making him a 90-spot value steal at No. 257 that directly fills Denverās need for linebacker depth.Denver Broncos inside linebacker Red Murdock highlights
The highlights show a physical, downhill thumper who is a magnet to the football ā and specifically to the football when itās in someone elseās hands. Murdockās forced fumble reel is absurd for any draft prospect, let alone the last pick in the draft. He flies downhill against the run, delivers big hits at the point of attack, and has a nose for stripping the ball thatās borderline instinctive. The limitations are clear on tape too ā heās not great in space or coverage ā but as a run-game enforcer and special teams weapon, the highlights make a strong case heāll outplay his draft slot.Why the Broncos drafted Buffalo LB Red Murdock
Dane Brugler had a fourth-to-fifth-round grade on Murdock and called him āa magnet to the football who plays with physicality that will get the job done in the NFLā ā so getting him at 257 was a gift. The Broncos see his early path as a special teams ace, where his physicality and team captain pedigree make him a natural fit, with a longer-term development track at inside linebacker behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad where the depth is thin. He wonāt cover tight ends in space, but thatās not why heās here. Denver drafted a violent, turnover-forcing linebacker with a legitimate shot at making the 53-man roster ā not bad for the last name called.
My favorite picks were Jonah Coleman and Kage Casey, but after that it would have to be Red Murdock. Absolutely loved their last pick. How are you feeling about Murdock being a Denver Bronco?