"Mr. Irrelevant" is the tongue-in-cheek moniker bestowed each year upon the last pick of the annual National Football League draft. While the origin of the nickname itself is unknown, the term's meaning is rather obvious: the last player selected in the draft is the one most likely to be cut from the team first, thus making him irrelevant. Locations of teams in the NFL States with AFC team (red), NFC team (blue) The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... This article needs cleanup. ...

The term came into some prominence in 1976, when former NFL receiver Paul Salata founded "Irrelevant Week" in Newport Beach, California. During the summer after the NFL draft, the current Mr. Irrelevant and his family are invited to spend a weekend in Newport, where they are treated to, among other things, a roast giving "advice" to the new draftee and a ceremony awarding him the aptly-named Lowsman Trophy. City Incorporation September 1, 1906 City Tree Coral Tree City flower Bougainvillea Mayor Steven Bromberg County Orange County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water 50. ... This article is becoming very long. ... A roast is an event in which an individual is subject to publicly bearing insults, praise, outlandish true and untrue stories, and heartwarming tributes. ... The Lowsman Trophy is awarded annually to the last player selected in the NFL draft. ...

Despite the nickname, several players who have been presented with this dubious honor have made the team that drafted them and contributed on the field. Bill Kenney, who won the Mr. Irrelevant award under special circumstances in 1978 (see below), was a Pro Bowl selection in 1983. Special teamer Marty Moore became the first Mr. Irrelevant to play in a Super Bowl when he did so with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI. Jim Finn is now a successful fullback for the New York Giants. William Patrick Bill Kenney (born January 20, 1955) is a retired quarterback who spent 9 years in the National Football League with the Kansas City Chiefs from 1980 to 1988 and a former politician who spent 8 years as a Missouri State Senator. ... Tackle during 2006 Pro Bowl in Hawaii A top cheerleader from each team takes part in the 2006 Pro Bowl in Hawaii The Pro Bowl is the National Football Leagues all-star game. ... City Foxboro, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present) American Football Conference (1970–present) AFC... Date January 26, 1997 Stadium Louisiana Superdome City New Orleans, Louisiana MVP Desmond Howard, Kick Returner/Punt Returner Favorite Packers by 14 National anthem Luther Vandross Coin toss Past Super Bowl winning coaches: Hank Stram, Mike Ditka, Tom Flores, Tom Landry, Chuck Noll, George Seifert Referee Gerald Austin Halftime show...

Mr. Irrelevant Winners and Other Final Selections

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Notes

• Two Mr. Irrelevants were named in 1978 because the original selection (Washburn) could not attend training camp due to a back injury. Kenney was named as a replacement Mr. Irrelevant as a result.

• In 1980, there were also two Mr. Irrelevants. McGriff chose to play in the Canadian Football League and Scanlon was named as a replacement.

• Mr. Irrelevant also doubles as the name of a popular sports blog that has nothing to do with the final selection of the NFL Draft.

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External Links

• Homepage for "Irrelevant Week" and the current "Mr. Irrelevant"