The Denver Broncos have officially concluded the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock with the 257th and final overall pick, per @RapSheet.
As the final player taken in the draft, Murdock earns the annual title of "Mr. Irrelevant." The selection was made as the draft festivities wrapped up in Pittsburgh, marking the end of the seven-round event. Murdock, a productive defender for the Buffalo Bulls, now joins a Broncos roster looking to add depth to its linebacker corps and special teams units.
The tradition of Mr. Irrelevant includes a week of celebration in Newport Beach, California, though Murdock's primary focus will be competing for a spot on the Denver Broncos' 53-man roster during upcoming rookie minicamps and summer training camp. Murdock becomes the latest player to carry the mantle of the draft's final selection, a role that has seen increased visibility in recent years following the success of previous final picks.
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