Who is Mr. Irrelevant? Here are the NFL draft selections to earn the nickname


by NBC4 Washington

NBC4 Washington— What does “Mr. Irrelevant” mean in the NFL draft? Here’s a look back at the meaning, origin and history of the nickname.

FOX News—Jets select Alabama defensive back as 2024 NFL Draft's 'Mr. Irrelevant'. The New York Jets hope they found a diamond in the rough with this year's "Mr. Irrelevant." That title goes to the final selection of each NFL Draft. This year, there were 257 draft picks since Thursday night. And after seeing 256 players taken ahead of him, Alabama safety Jaylen Key still got a life-changing call when the Jets selected him at 257. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Key transferred to Tuscaloosa after spending four years at UAB, where he played 43 games. He...

WFIN Local News—Jets select Alabama defensive back as 2024 NFL Draft’s ‘Mr. Irrelevant’. The New York Jets hope they found a diamond in the rough with this year's "Mr. Irrelevant." That title goes to the final selection of each NFL Draft. This year, there were 257 draft picks since Thursday night. And after seeing 256 players taken ahead of him, Alabama safety Jaylen Key still got a

Daily Mail—NFL Draft 2024: Alabama's Jaylen Key receives the unwanted 'Mr. Irrelevant' tag as the last pick at this year's draft two years after Brock Purdy. Alabama safety Jaylen Key was chosen with the last pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, making him this year's 'Mr. Irrelevant'. The term has been given to every final NFL Draft pick officially since 1976.