The last pick in this year's NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, Kobee Minor was treated to a big celebration over the ...

Everyone loves a come-up story. Fans love to hear about a player who was overlooked as a last-round draft pick, who becomes a stellar quarterback for our beloved Niner gang.

Hoag said that he didn’t know much about Mr. Irrelevant, but he’d at least heard of it. In 1992, when Michigan’s guard and center Matt Elliott was drafted as the 336th pick, he had no idea.

The final NFL draft choice became his vision, Mr. Irrelevant, starting in 1976, adding modest intrigue to the end of what’s now a full-blown, three-day, wall-to-wall-coverage extravaganza.

It began as an experiment 49 years ago, but now, Mr. Irrelevant has become the mascot for long shots everywhere. 24/7 Live Fresno County North Valley South Valley Foothills/Sierra.

Who was Mr. Irrelevant in 2024? Jaylen Key is the reigning Mr. Irrelevant. The New York Jets used the 257th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on the UAB safety.

Mr. Irrelevant this year was Desjuan Johnson from Toledo, who was selected with the last pick of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

Here’s why being Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL draft is priceless. A jersey is held for Mr. Irrelevant -- the last player picked in the NFL draft -- in 2024. - Nic Antaya/Getty Images.

Every Mr. Irrelevant is encouraged to show some humility and to lean into the spirit of the event, but the dubious honor doesn’t necessarily signify the end of their professional dreams.

Every Mr. Irrelevant is encouraged to show some humility and to lean into the spirit of the event, but the dubious honor doesn’t necessarily signify the end of their professional dreams.