New York Jets Hopefully this year’s “Mr. Irrelevant” hits a diamond in the rough.
That title goes to the final selection of each NFL Draft.
This year, there were 257 draft picks as of Thursday night.
And after seeing 256 players pass over him, Alabama safety Jaylen Key still got a life-changing call when the Jets selected him at No. 257.
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Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jaylen Key practices before the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the CFP semifinal Rose Bowl on January 1, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Jordan Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
key transferred to tuscaloosa After spending four years at UAB, where he played in 43 games.
He appeared in 12 of the Crimson Tide’s 14 games last season, and recorded 60 tackles.
Although expectations are low for Ki, being the last man chosen is a reward.
Each year, Mr. Irrelevant and his family are invited to Newport Beach, California for a week of golfing, visiting Disneyland, and living an irrelevant lifestyle.
Last year’s Mr. Irrelevant, DesJuan Johnson Los Angeles Rams, recorded two sacks in his 11 games last season. He played a season-high 48% of defensive snaps in their final game of the regular season, but played only three snaps in their playoff game against the Detroit Lions.
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jaylen Key practices before the CFP semifinal in the Rose Bowl against the Michigan Wolverines on January 1, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Jordan Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
In almost every respect, there aren’t much expectations from Mr. Irrelevant, but the final selection of 2022 has flipped the script.
That year’s Mr. Irrelevant was brock purdy, who became the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers after several injuries to other players. He led the Niners to an NFC title game in 2023 and a Super Bowl appearance in 2024.
Since taking over, he has gone 21-6 as a starter, completing 68.7% of his passes for 5,654 yards, 44 touchdowns and just 15 interceptions. Purdy was named to the Pro Bowl last season and finished fourth in MVP voting.
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jaylen Key (6) defends in coverage during the CFP semifinal game in the Rose Bowl against the Michigan Wolverines on January 1, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
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The title may not show it, but at the very least, “Mr. Irrelevant” is more relevant to the game than many other players.
Teams will continue to acquire players as undrafted free agents after the draft.
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