History of Mr. Irrelevant In 1976, former USC and NFL receiver Paul Salata coined the term and event in Newport Beach, Calif. He announced the final pick in the NFL Draft every year through 2013 ...

Mr. Irrelevant, the nickname given to the final pick of the NFL draft, became more relevant after 49ers' Brock Purdy's ...

Brock Purdy has outplayed his rookie deal, and the 49ers may pay him $55-60 million to keep him as their franchise ...

The latest prospect to be christened as the traditional Mr. Irrelevant couldn't have been happier. "I may be the happiest Mr. Irrelevant ever!" he tweeted late Saturday night. The reality of his ...

Since he was the final pick in the draft, Crowder was labeled "Mr. Irrelevant." In addition to his time with the Giants, Crowder also had stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Chargers ...

The NFL’s most improbable "Mr. Irrelevant" story might take another surprising turn, as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy reportedly won’t commit to participating in offseason ...

The New York Jets make Alabama Crimson Tide safety Jaylen Key "Mr. Irrelevant" by drafting him with the final pick of the 2023 NFL Draft in Round 7 at No. 257 overall. The Los Angeles Chargers ...

The New York Jets make Alabama Crimson Tide safety Jaylen Key "Mr. Irrelevant" by drafting him with the final pick of the 2023 NFL Draft in Round 7 at No. 257 overall. The Los Angeles Chargers ...

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle presents his speech after winning the 2024 USAA Salute to Service Award at the 14th annual NFL Honors. San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle ...