MAC players get NFL draft call
Four players from 2025 MAC football rosters were picked in the recent NFL draft. Two were from the Toledo program and one Buffalo player gained particular distinction when he became the 257th pick.
Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock, a First Team All-MAC selection was selected by the Denver Broncos with Pick No. 257. That made him the last pick in the draft. As such, he gets the title of Mr. Irrelevant.
Although the risks of late round draft choices are inherent, Mr. Irrelevant is also honored in a number of ways. (SEE MORE )
Moreover, a number of Mr. Irrelevants have carved out NFL careers -- including Super Bowl appearances. The most successful recent Mr. Irrelevant was San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy, who has been a Pro Bowl selection, appeared ina Super Bowl, set a franchise record for passing yards and last year signed a $265 million extention.
• Two former Toledo players were drafted this year. Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren went to the Cleveland Browns with a second round pick. Cornerback Andre Fuller was seventh round selection for the Seattle Seahawks.
• Miami's Jackson Kuwatch will be joining Carolina after the Panthers used a seventh round pick for the linebacker.
Another former RedHawk -- wideout Reggie Virgil -- was selected by Arizona in the fifth round. Virgil was with Texas Tech in 2025 but previous enjoyed success as a Miami RedHawk.
Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock, a First Team All-MAC selection was selected by the Denver Broncos with Pick No. 257. That made him the last pick in the draft. As such, he gets the title of Mr. Irrelevant.
Although the risks of late round draft choices are inherent, Mr. Irrelevant is also honored in a number of ways. (SEE MORE )
Moreover, a number of Mr. Irrelevants have carved out NFL careers -- including Super Bowl appearances. The most successful recent Mr. Irrelevant was San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy, who has been a Pro Bowl selection, appeared ina Super Bowl, set a franchise record for passing yards and last year signed a $265 million extention.
• Two former Toledo players were drafted this year. Safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren went to the Cleveland Browns with a second round pick. Cornerback Andre Fuller was seventh round selection for the Seattle Seahawks.
• Miami's Jackson Kuwatch will be joining Carolina after the Panthers used a seventh round pick for the linebacker.
Another former RedHawk -- wideout Reggie Virgil -- was selected by Arizona in the fifth round. Virgil was with Texas Tech in 2025 but previous enjoyed success as a Miami RedHawk.
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