ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — University of Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock was starting to wonder if he’d get drafted at all when the Denver Broncos made him “Mr. Irrelevant” as the 257th and final pick of the ...

Red Murdock was all smiles on Saturday, April 25 when his name was finally called in the 2026 NFL Draft —even if it was the very last one. The 22-year-old linebacker, who played college football at ...

In his final season at Buffalo, Murdock recorded 142 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and six forced fumbles in 2025. He earned second-team All-American honors, with two first-team All-MAC ...

Although they may be the last to hear their name called, those who receive the title are honored with a week to remember. In the 2026 NFL draft, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" went to Buffalo ...

Broncos linebacker Red Murdock poses with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland during the Mr. Irrelevant festivities in California in June. (Photo courtesy of Alix Fitch) Since Red Murdock last took the field ...

Red Murdock was always on the hunt to create turnovers at Buffalo. Denny Medley / Imagn Images Red Murdock watched from the sideline for much of the 2019 season at Hopewell High in Virginia, as a ...

After 256 picks, a new “Mr. Irrelevant” has been crowned. With the No. 257 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Broncos selected Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock. The Broncos held the final two picks in the ...