Red Murdock was a tackling, fumble-forcing machine in college (watch his highlights)

Don't tell new Denver Broncos linebacker Red Murdock he's irrelevant. Despite being the 257th and final pick in the 2026 NFL draft, earning the title of "Mr. Irrelevant," Murdock has the pedigree and stats of someone who is slated to become very relevant.

As a member of the Buffalo Bulls, Murdock set an FBS record for forced fumbles with 17, breaking the old record of former Bulls all-star Khalil Mack.

In 2023, Murdock tied for the third-most forced fumbles in college football with three. In 2024, his production soared, leading the NCAA with seven forced fumbles, and he was named first-team All-MAC. In 2025, Murdock took another step forward, forcing six fumbles and racking up 142 tackles through the year, on his way to being named an AP second-team All-American and first-team All-MAC for the second time.

Murdock spoke about the emotions he had when he got the call he was going to be a part of the Broncos. “It was an emotional moment trying to hold it all together in front of the family and everything," Murdock said after the NFL draft ended. "I’m just really excited to get the opportunity. The main thing now is just being able to help the team be able to win. I’m excited to play for the Broncos. That’s a great team that I wanted to play for before the draft.”

Murdock has the opportunity to immediately come in behind starting linebackers Justin Strnad and Alex Singleton, helping the defense generate even more turnovers than the 2025 version of the Denver defense.