Why Red Murdock is Mr. Irrelevant in 2026 NFL Draft for Denver Broncos originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

That's what they call the final pick in each year's NFL Draft, but it's a crowning moment for the player.

They work their whole life for this, and they get to hear their name announced from the stage. It's special.

It also comes with all sorts of added attention relative to the selections before it, too.

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The Denver Broncos chose Red Murdock, a linebacker from Buffalo, with the No. 257 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

He's Mr. Irrelevant -- full name Khalil Murdock, for the record

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Murdock is a linebacker from the MAC. He doesn't have the best traits.

But he makes plays. He had 156 tackles in 2024 and another 142 in 2025.

It's because he was born with red hair and freckles.

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