The highly anticipated 2024 NFL Draft has officially ended, meaning the 2024 Mr. Irrelevant has finally been revealed after all 257 selections have been made. This year’s lucky team is the New York Jets.

After the success of 2022 Mr. Irrelevant, Brock Purdy, many fans were biting their nails, waiting to see who the now somewhat coveted NFL Draft pick would turn out to be, as it could end up being another NFL superstar.

Who was this year’s Mr. Irrelevant? It was none other than Alabama defensive back Jalen Key. He was finally selected with the Jets 257th pick and had to wait three days of the highly viewed NFL draft.

The New York Jets Finally Introduce 2024 Mr. Irrelivant
These years, Mr. Irrelevant only saw action in 2023, with the Alabama Crimson Tide recording 35 solo tackles along with 25 assisted tackles for a grand total of 60 tackles. He also recorded 1 interception for 13 yards.

The Crimson Tide finished last season with a record of 8 wins and no losses, going undefeated against the conference and 12-1 overall. Their only loss came in the Rose Bowl to Michigan. Their defense was a huge reason for their record.

The Jets, on the other hand, finished their season with a 7-10 record after QB Aaron Rogers went down with an injury. Their defense was ranked number two against the pass, and Key will only add to the star-studded Jets’ roster.

Maybe this year’s Mr. Irrelevant will turn out to be the next Brock Purdy-like star, or maybe not. Only time will tell as NFL teams gear up for the 2024 season. And the New York Jets, like many others, are evidently Super Bowl or bust!