Patriots Draft Kobee Minor as 2025 Mr. Irrelevant

The New England Patriots selected Memphis defensive back Kobee Minor with the 257th and final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, after acquiring the pick through a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, making Minor the 2025 'Mr. Irrelevant.' Minor, who played previously at Texas Tech and Indiana, finished his lone season at Memphis with 38 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks, six passes defended, and two forced fumbles. Not highly ranked among draft analysts, Minor is noted for his versatility and potential special teams impact. The Patriots have now selected 'Mr. Irrelevant' for the third time in franchise history. The tradition of 'Mr. Irrelevant,' now in its 50th year, is celebrated annually, though few final picks have had significant NFL careers, with Brock Purdy standing out as a recent exception. Minor joins a Patriots draft class that also includes top picks Will Campbell and Kyle Williams, and he was the only Memphis player drafted this year.