Undermanned in the AFC Championship following a brutal Bo Nix ankle injury, the Denver Broncos desperately needed a playmaker to change the complexion of their snowy showdown with the New England Patriots. One big turnover could have made a huge difference. The organization might have just found someone who could help, and it did so with the final pick of the NFL Draft.
The 2026 Mr. Irrelevant is Red Murdock. No, he is not a 1950’s gumshoe. The Buffalo star linebacker, whose birth name is Khalil, just happens to be entering Mile High City as an FBS record-holder. He is a menace to ball-carriers everywhere.
Murdock posted an unprecedented 17 forced fumbles in his four-year run with the Bulls, while also totaling 168 solo tackles, 39.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks and a pick-six. The 6-foot-1 Petersburg, Virginia native lacks the physical traits that early and mid-round selections usually possess, which is why he was the last player off the board, but he has a knack for making things happen on the football field.
Whether it is as a backup LB or on the special teams unit, Murdock could have an opportunity to earn his place on the Broncos. A pivotal next few months awaits this two-time All-MAC selection.
The 22-year-old exudes the kind of intensity that head coach Sean Payton craves from his players. Who is to say he cannot find himself in an important position during a future playoff game?
Mr. Irrelevant does not have to be a punchline or a gimmick. It can be motivational fuel. Red Murdock will try to turn his NFL Draft status into a cautionary tale for everyone who passed on him this weekend.
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