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Broncos Pick Bentley, Murdock Becomes ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ Tackling Machine

4/26/2026

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Broncos used the 256th pick on Dallen Bentley and the 257th on Red Murdock, who becomes “Mr. Irrelevant,” a distinction since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
Murdock set an FBS record with 17 forced fumbles, earning GM George Paton’s praise as a “tackling machine.”
Coach Sean Payton said the team considered giving the honor to Bentley, with the award including a Newport Beach celebration featuring a parade and the Lowsam Trophy.

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Broncos used the 256th pick on Dallen Bentley and the 257th on Red Murdock, who becomes “Mr. Irrelevant,” a distinction since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
Murdock set an FBS record with 17 forced fumbles, earning GM George Paton’s praise as a “tackling machine.”
Coach Sean Payton said the team considered giving the honor to Bentley, with the award including a Newport Beach celebration featuring a parade and the Lowsam Trophy.