With their 257th overall selection in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select Buffalo LB Red Murdock with the final pick in the draft.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had a 4th-5th round grade on him and ranked him as his LB12 in the draft. He’s a forced fumble machine and a downhill run defender.

No need to know his number when watching film — Murdock is the guy always around the ball. He is still developing his instincts but drives on the football with a determined, attacking mindset to get through traffic. He does a nice job finding his balance as a one-on-one tackler without stopping his feet, which allows him to explode into ball carriers. Murdock is inconsistent as a space player, but he is a magnet to the football and plays with a physicality that will get the job done in the NFL. There is a place in the league for his competitive toughness and playmaking ability.