With the final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have selected Memphis defensive back Kobee Minor.
The 5-foot-11, 188-pound Minor was an overlooked prospect. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had him ranked as the 127th-best prospect at his position.
That’s not 127th-best overall. That’s 127th-best among just cornerbacks.
Minor started his career at Texas Tech before transferring to Indiana and then finally Memphis in 2024. This past seaosn with the Tigers, Minor logged 29 tackles, 2.0 sacks and 6 pass breakups.
“Mr. Irrelevant” is a title given to the final pick of the NFL Draft every year. The term was coined by former NFL player Paul Salata to celebrate the underdog story of being the final player taken.
Notable players who were “Mr. Irrelevant” include San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and former kick Ryan Succop.
The Patriots acquired the final pick of the draft following a late trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. The deal involved some seventh-round pick swaps. New England sent pick No. 228 to Kansas City and got Pick No. 251 and Pick No. 257.
With the final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have selected Memphis defensive back Kobee Minor.
The 5-foot-11, 188-pound Minor was an overlooked prospect. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had him ranked as the 127th-best prospect at his position.
That’s not 127th-best overall. That’s 127th-best among just cornerbacks.
Minor started his career at Texas Tech before transferring to Indiana and then finally Memphis in 2024. This past seaosn with the Tigers, Minor logged 29 tackles, 2.0 sacks and 6 pass breakups.
“Mr. Irrelevant” is a title given to the final pick of the NFL Draft every year. The term was coined by former NFL player Paul Salata to celebrate the underdog story of being the final player taken.
Notable players who were “Mr. Irrelevant” include San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and former kick Ryan Succop.
The Patriots acquired the final pick of the draft following a late trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. The deal involved some seventh-round pick swaps. New England sent pick No. 228 to Kansas City and got Pick No. 251 and Pick No. 257.
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