NJ’S FLORHAM PARK (AP) – Jaylen Key is aware of the implications of his new moniker.
And the former safety for Alabama is relishing his role as “Mr. Irrelevant” for this year. With the last pick of the three-day, seven-round NFL draft on Saturday, No. 257 overall, Key was chosen by the New York Jets.It’s part of the title; it implies everything,” Key stated in a video conference with reporters. All you have to do is accept it and lean forward. For me, I will therefore undoubtedly give it my all. The Jets have held the top pick in the draft twice, most recently in 1969 when they selected defensive tackle Fred Zirkle of Duke with the 442nd overall pick. Zirkle never played for New York, preferring to pursue a career in business over athletics.Given previous history, Key may have a chance to make it in the NFL, despite the moniker being once thought to be a dubious award because many “Mr. Irrelevant” picks never saw action.With the final selection in the 2022 draft, San Francisco selected Brock Purdy, the quarterback from Iowa State, and he hasn’t looked back. As a rookie, he advanced from third-stringer to starter, and the next season, he earned the starting job and led the 49ers to the Super Bowl. Purdy was chosen as the starting quarterback for the NFC in the Pro Bowl and topped the NFL in yards gained per attempt, passer rating, and total quarterback rating.
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