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NFL Draft: 'Mr. Irrelevant' is Toledo DE Desjuan Johnson, selected by the Rams

Related Topics: Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy did more for "Mr. Irrelevant" than any other final NFL Draft pick who came before him.

Purdy became a sensation for the San Francisco 49ers last season after being forced into the lineup due to injuries. He helped lead the 49ers to the NFC championship game and might have become the first rookie quarterback to start in a Super Bowl had he not injured his elbow against the Philadelphia Eagles. His success might have even influenced this year's draft, with a record number of quarterbacks being selected in the first five rounds.