Quick Answer
Mr. Irrelevant is the nickname for the last pick in the NFL Draft. Since 1976, the player receives a trophy and is celebrated at an annual event in California.
What is Mr. Irrelevant?
Mr. Irrelevant is the nickname given to the player selected with the very last pick of the NFL Draft.
Mr. Irrelevant Week
Since 1976, Mr. Irrelevant has been celebrated with:
- A week-long celebration in Newport Beach, California
- The "Lowsman Trophy" (a parody of the Heisman Trophy)
- Various charity events and media appearances
Successful Mr. Irrelevants
Most last picks don't make NFL rosters, but a few have succeeded:
- Brock Purdy – Pick 262, 2022 (49ers) – Led 49ers to NFC Championship as a rookie, started in Super Bowl LVIII
- Ryan Succop – Pick 256, 2009 (Chiefs) – 14-year career, Super Bowl champion
- Marty Moore – Pick 222, 1994 (Patriots) – 4-year career
Brock Purdy: The Exception
Brock Purdy (2022) is by far the most successful Mr. Irrelevant in history. He became the 49ers starting QB as a rookie and led them to the NFC Championship game, posting a 107.3 passer rating.
Purdy proved that even the last pick can become a franchise quarterback.