Last but sometimes not least
Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) walks off the field after win against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
The last person chosen each year in the NFL draft—known as “Mr. Irrelevant”—has become an iconic part of the event. Some of the final picks have made NFL rosters during the season, while others have fallen short of reaching that goal out of training camp. And course, one “Mr. Irrelevant” has made a significant impact on the NFC West and the NFL — 49ers QB Brock Purdy.
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Here’s a look at each since 1994…
17 Sep 1995: Marty Moore of the New England Patriots during the Patriots 28-3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at 3Com Park in San Francisco, California.
College: Kentucky.
Position: Linebacker.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – AUGUST 19: Cornerback Michael Reed #45 of the Carolina Panthers stretches prior to the exhibition game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on August 19, 1995 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 17-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
College: Boston College.
Position: DB.
Nov 24, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the helmet for the San Francisco 49ers in the game against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
College: New Mexico State.
Position: Linebacker.
1997: Ronnie McAda, Green Bay Packers
Oct 27, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a Green Bay Packers helmet during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
College: Army.
Position: Quarterback.
Dec 9, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
College: Weber State.
Position: Tight end.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 7: Fullback Jim Finn #21 of the New York Giants carries the ball against the Chicago Bears during their game on November 7, 2004 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Bears won 28-21. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
College: Penn.
Position: Fullback.
2000: Michael Green, Chicago Bears
Nov 27, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; General view of a Chicago Bears helmet on the sidelines against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
College: Northwestern State.
Position: Defensive back.
Nov 11, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of a Arizona Cardinals helmet during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 26-14. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
College: BYU.
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Position: Tight end.
ANAHEIM, CA – JUNE 19: Ahmad Miller (L), dubbed “Mr. Irrelevant” as the final National Football League draft pick for 2002, rides the “Grizzly River Run” whitewater rafting ride with his girlfriend, Kristie Santiago, at Disney’s California Adventure June 19, 2002 in Anaheim, California. The University of Nevada-Las Vegas defensive tackle was chosen 261st by the Houston Texans, the NFL’s new expansion team. As the final NFL pick, the football player became the 27th annual Mr. Irrelevant, and was saluted with a week of light-hearted honors throughout Orange County, California. (Photo by Getty Images)
College: UNLV.
Position: Defensive tackle.
2003: Ryan Hoag, Oakland Raiders
JACKSONVILLE, FL – 2008: Ryan Hoag of the Jacksonville Jaguars poses for his 2008 NFL headshot at photo day in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Getty Images)
College: Gustavus Adolphus.
Position: Wide receiver.
2004: Andre Sommersell, Oakland Raiders
Indianapolis Colts Line Back Andre Sommersell and Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Michael Jenkins in action at the 2005 American Bowl August 6 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Colts 27 – 21. (Photo by Nathan Shanahan/NFLPhotoLibrary)
College: Colorado State.
Position: Linebacker.
2005: Andy Stokes, New England Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, MA – 2005: Andy Stokes of the New England Patriots poses for his 2005 NFL headshot at photo day in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Getty Images)
College: William Penn.
Position: Tight end.
2006: Kevin McMahan, Oakland Raiders
Aug 6, 2006; Canton, OH, USA; Oakland Raiders receiver (5) Kevin McMahan during warmups prior to kickoff against Philadelphia Eagles during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports © copyright Matthew Emmons
College: Maine.
Position: Wide receiver.
October 5, 2008; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Leigh Bodden (28) and cornerback Ramzee Robinson (38) discuss something during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Sackett-USA TODAY Sports
College: Alabama.
Position: Cornerback.
2008: David Vobora, St. Louis Rams
Dec. 5, 2010; Glendale, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
College: Idaho.
Position: Outside linebacker.
Nov 22, 2009; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop (6) kicks the winning field goal while Dustin Colquitt (2) holds in overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 27-24. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
College: South Carolina.
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Position: Kicker.
2010: Tim Toone, Detroit Lions
Aug 1, 2011; Allen Park, MI; USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Toone (18) during training camp at the Detroit Lions practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
College: Weber State.
Position:Wide receiver.
2011: Cheta Ozougwu, Houston Texans
August 07, 2011; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Cheta Ozougwu (57) during training camp practice at Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
College: Rice.
Position: Defensive end.
Aug 28, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Chandler Harnish (5) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
College: Northern Illinois.
Position: Quarterback.
2013: Justice Cunningham, Indianapolis Colts
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MAY 11: Justice Cunningham #86 of the Indianapolis Colts runs during a play at Indianapolis Colts Rookie camp at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center on May 11, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
College: South Carolina.
Position: Tight end.
2014: Lonnie Ballentine, Houston Texans
Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Texans safety Lonnie Ballentine (39) before the game against the Denver Broncos before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
College: Memphis.
Position: Safety.
2015: Gerald Christian, Arizona Cardinals
Aug 12, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Gerald Christian (82) against the Oakland Raiders at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
College: Louisville.
Position: Tight end.
2016: Kalan Reed, Tennessee Titans
Dec 24, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans corner back Kalan Reed runs down field during the second quarter of an NFL Football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
College: Southern Miss.
Position: Cornerback.
Oct 18, 2018; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly (6) warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
College: Ole Miss.
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Position: Quarterback.
2018: Trey Quinn, Washington
Aug 31, 2020; Washington, DC, United States; Washington Football Team wide receiver Trey Quinn (18) attempts to make a catch as defensive back Simeon Thomas (38) defends during a practice at Fedex Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
College: SMU.
Position: Wide receiver.
2019: Caleb Wilson, Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals tight end Caleb Wilson (84) runs with the ball during the second half of a game against the Chargers on Aug. 8 at State Farm Stadium. Los Angeles Chargers Vs Arizona Cardinals 2019
College: UCLA.
Position: Tight end.
Nov 28, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants inside linebacker Tae Crowder (48) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) after an interception during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
College: Georgia.
Position: Linebacker.
May 25, 2021; Tampa Bay, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers Grant Stuard (48) participates in organized team activities at AdventHealth Training Center Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
College: Houston.
Position: Linebacker.
2022: Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
Dec 11, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
College: Iowa State.
Position: Quarterback.
Dec 3, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toledo linebacker Jackson Barrow (42) (left) and Desjuan Johnson (right) celebrate with the MAC Championship trophy after beating Ohio University at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
College: Toledo.
Position: DE.
Mar 20, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama, USA; Alabama defensive back Jaylen Key runs a drill at the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility during the University of Alabama’s Pro Day.
College: Alabama.
Position: S.
2025: Kobee Minor, New England Patriots
Memphis’ Kobee Minor (7) runs back after a drill during practice at the Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex at the University of Memphis on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
College: Memphis.
Position: DB.
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