Hopewell's Red Murdock selected by Denver Broncos as Mr. Irrelevant in NFL Draft

Broncos' best pick in 2026 NFL Draft may prove to be the last one team made

The Denver Broncos may have found something in Red Murdock.

'Eye Popping' Broncos Day 3 Pick Could Address Key Needs

The way the NFL viewed the final pick in the draft — famously known as “Mr. Irrelevant” — changed forever in 2022.That was the year the San Francisco 49ers used the final pick of the 7th round on Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy at No. 262 overall. In the last 4 years, Purdy became an NFL superstar, and it all came to a head when he signed a 5-year, $265 million contract extension in May 2025.It means that the final pick, so long viewed as a t…

Hopewell's Red Murdock selected by Denver Broncos as Mr. Irrelevant in NFL Draft

Former Hopewell standout Red Murdock was selected by the Denver Broncos with the final pick of the NFL Draft, earning the title of Mr. Irrelevant.

"Oh my gosh": The eye-popping quality that Red Murdock brings to the Denver Broncos as Mr. Irrelevant - DNVR Sports

Mr. Irrelevant in the 2026 NFL Draft ended up being far from irrelevant for the Denver Broncos. Here's the eye-popping quality Red Murdock brings to the Broncos