ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have added a defender in the final stages of Day 3.

Denver selected linebacker Red Murdock out of Buffalo with the 257th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

"It was a pretty emotional moment, trying to hold it all in in front of your family," Murdock said Saturday of being selected. "I was just really excited to get an opportunity; that's the main thing. And now just being able to help the team be able to win. … I'm excited to go play for the Broncos, specifically. That's a great team that I always wanted to play for — before the draft — so this played out perfectly."

After recording 142 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and six forced fumbles in 2025, Murdock earned second-team All-American honors. He earned first-team All-MAC honors in 2024 and 2025, and also led the FBS in forced fumbles in 2024.

Murdock's 17 forced fumbles in his career broke the NCAA record previously held by Buffalo's Khalil Mack.

Earlier on Saturday, the Broncos selected running back Jonah Coleman, offensive lineman Kage Casey, tight end Justin Joly, safety Miles Scott and tight end Dallen Bentley.

As the final selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, Murdock is this year's Mr. Irrelevant.

"I feel extremely grateful and excited to get ready to help the Broncos win," Murdock said. "… I know a little bit about Mr. Irrelevant, but the main thing is I got an opportunity and it's time to make the most of it to help us win."