Overview
- Denver selected Khalil “Red” Murdock at No. 257 overall, the final pick often known as Mr. Irrelevant.
- Murdock set NCAA records for forced fumbles in a career and in a single season, showing a knack for knocking the ball loose.
- The pick addresses a shortage at inside linebacker after the team moved on from Dre Greenlaw, with Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad projected to start.
- Scouts praise his instincts, physical tackling and special-teams value, but they question his long speed and third-down coverage.
- He could earn a roster spot by flashing on special teams and in camp, and recent late-round success stories have raised expectations for players taken this late.