Past Mr. Irrelevants

2007

Ramzee Robinson, CB

University of Alabama

Pick #255 by Detroit Lions

Ramzee made the practice squad but was moved up to regular status and played in over three season games in 2007.

2006

Kevin McMahan, WR

University of Maine

Pick #255 by Oakland Raiders

McMahon was cut by the Raiders during training camp.

2005

Andy Stokes, TE

William Penn

Pick #255 by New England Patriots

Stokes was cut by the Patriots during training camp. Is currently on the Cardinals' roster.

2004

Andre Sommersell, OLB

Colorado State University

Pick #255 by Oakland Raiders

Was on Colts' roster in 2005.

2003

Ryan Hoag, WR

Gustavus Adolphus College

Pick #262 by Oakland Raiders

Currently a member of the Vikings.

2002

Ahmad Miller, DL

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Pick #246 by Houston Texans

2001

Tevita Ofahengaue, TE

Brigham Young University

Pick #246 by Arizona Cardinals

Tevita went to BYU and is married with four children.  He was released from Arizona and picked up by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

2000

Michael Green, DB

Northwestern State University

Pick #254 by Chicago Bears

A defensive back from Northwestern State (Louisiana), Made roster, played in seven games, and recorded three tackles in 2000. In 2001, Green played in all 16 games, starting in two, and registered three sacks.

1999

Jim Finn, RB

University of Pennsylvania

Pick #253 by Chicago Bears

The Ivy League made it to Irrelevant Week in the person of Penn fullback Jim Finn. Selected by the Chicago Bears, Finn brought a largeWaived by the Bears at the end of training camp in 1999. Spent a month on Bears' practice squad. Signed with Colts as a free agent after '99 season. Fumbled in only rush attempt in 2000 season. Caught four passes for 13 yards and one touchdown. In 2001, Finn played in 15 games for the Colts.  Now starting FB for NY Giants.

1998

Cam Quayle, TE

Weber State

Pick #241 by Baltimore Ravens

A tight end from Weber State, Cam Quayle was picked last by the Baltimore Ravens. During his week as Mr. Irrelevant, Quayle became the first IW honoree to drag the infield at a major league baseball game. Played for the Barcelona Dragons in NFL Europe.

1997

Ronnie McAda, QB West Point

Pick #240 by Green Bay Packers

The discipline one learns at West Point was surely tested when Army quarterback Ronnie McAdaserved a week at Fort Irrelevant. Green Bay took McAda, knowing it would have to wait for the QB to finish his military commitment, but that's irrelevant. McAda is married with a son and living in Texas.

1996

Sam Manuel, LB New Mexico State

Pick #254 by San Francisco 49ers

Along with his twin brother, Sandor, Sam Manuel was taken in the seventh round by the San Francisco 49ers, which virtually made them co-Mr. Irrelevants for the extent of the IW festivities. It was double the fun for all involved. The NFL's No. 1 draft pick in '96, USC's Keyshawn Johnson, knew a good time when he saw one and was in on some of the fun.

1995

Mike Reed, DB Boston University

Pick #249 by Carolina Panthers

The landmark Mr. Irrelevant XX was Mike Reed, a defensive back from Boston College who was taken by the Carolina Panthers. Reed was reluctant to make the trip to IW until then-Panther teammate Matt Elliott told him what it was like to live and party for a week in Newport Beach. Reed made the Panthers roster and played in the first game, but an injury ended his season.

1994

Marty Moore, LB University of Kentucky

Pick #222 by New England Patriots

The NFL dropped another round from its draft to make it seven. Mel Kiper Jr. was now giving analysis on Mr. Irrelevant. Kentucky linebacker Marty Moore, taken last by the New England Patriots, evolved into perhaps the most relevant Mr. Irrelevant ever. He is the only Lowsman Trophy winner to ever play in a Super Bowl (XXXI with the Pats). Now with the Cleveland Browns, Moore is heading for his eighth NFL season. He is married with one child.

1993

Daron Alcorn, K/P Akron University

Pick #224 by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It was the dawn of the short draft as the NFL reduced its college player lottery to eight rounds. Luckily for IW purists, the selection of a kicker from Akron University proved to be a double dose of irrelevance. Daron Alcorn was taken by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and came very close to reaching the regular season in that orange uniform. Alcorn later played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in the World League.

1992

Matt Elliott, C University of Michigan

Pick #336 by Washington Redskins

A fun Mr. Irrelevant, the center from Michigan parlayed his week in Orange County into a long NFL career. Originally drafted by the Washington Redskins, Elliott played a season for the Skins and later played for Carolina, Atlanta and Denver. Irrelevant Week successfully endured the threat of Elliott¹s NFL relevance. He now lives in Indianapolis with his wife and son.

1991

Larry Wanke, QB John Carroll College

Pick #334 by New York Giants

Being a quarterback at athletic powerhouse John Carroll University made Larry Wanke a perfect Mr. Irrelevant. Taken by the New York Giants, Wanke reigned over "Back to Bal" night at Irrelevant Week and remains the lone Lowsman Trophy winner among John Carroll¹s distinguished list of all-time gridders. After the Giants cut him in training camp, Wanke went on to own Wanke Realty. He and his wife have two children.

1990

Demetrius Davis, TE University of Nevada

Pick #331 by Los Angeles Raiders

A tight end out of Nevada, Demitrius Davis was selected by the L.A. Raiders and earned his week as Mr. Irrelevant. Still trying to figure out how to mix golf with Irrelevant Week, Runnin' Gunnin' Golf made its IW debut, driving its players to distraction. Davis played well enough (football, not golf) to stay with the Raiders for awhile and later joined the World League. Davis and his wife have a son.

1989

Everett Ross, WR Ohio State University

Pick #335 by Minnesota Vikings

It was not until Irrelevant Week XIV that the Big Ten had a player it could call Mr. Irrelevant. Ohio State receiver Everett Ross earned that honor when the Minnesota Vikings took him at the end of the '89 draft. Ross was cut in camp, but later joined the U.S. Army. He retired from the military in 1995.

1988

Jeff Beathard, RB Oregon State University

Pick #333 by Los Angeles Rams

Sure there may have been snickers of nepotism, but Jeff Beathard deserved to be Mr. Irrelevant as much as any honoree before or since. The son of then-Chargers GM Bobby Beathard and nephew of ex-NFL QB Pete Beathard, Jeff was a running back from Southern Oregon State who was picked by the L.A. Rams. He was a quick cut, but ended up on the Rams scouting staff after a stint in Canada. Jeff currently lives in Virginia with his wife and children.

1987

Norman Jefferson, DB Louisiana State University

Pick #335 by Green Bay Packers

This defensive back from LSU represented the storied Green Bay Packers for the first time in Irrelevant Week history. Jefferson played two years for the Packers and then returned to school to finish his degree. He later spent two seasons in the CFL with the B.C. Lions.

1986

Mike Travis, CB Georgia Tech

Pick #333 by San Diego Chargers

Another southern gentleman, Mike Travis was a safety from Georgia Tech who was drafted by the San Diego Chargers. Travis didn¹t last long in San Diego, but had such a great time in Newport Beach, he came back for part of that summer and again the following year for Irrelevant Week. Travis currently lives in Georgia with his wife and two children.

1985

Donald Chumley, T University of Georgia

Pick #336 by San Francisco 49ers

A big tackle from Georgia, Donald Chumley added a little southern charm to the revelry of Irrelevant Week. Picked by the San Francisco 49ers, Chumley made it to the end of training camp before hearing that fateful knock on his dormitory door, but ended up playing for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL. A high school teacher and coach, Chumley lives in Georgia with his wife and child.

1984

Randy Essington, QB University of Colorado

Pick #335 by Oakland Raiders

Taken by the L.A. Raiders, quarterback Randy Essington from Colorado became the Olympic year Mr. Irrelevant weeks before the Games came to Los Angeles. He put forth an Olympian effort to survive Irrelevant Week, but didn't get through camp with the Raiders. Essington currently lives in Southern California.

1983

John Tuggle, RB University of California, Berkeley

Pick #335 by New York Giants

The consummate, courageous underdog, John Tuggle was the first Mr. Irrelevant to survive training camp and make the team that picked him in the draft. The New York Giants took this unflashy running back from Cal with their final pick and Tuggle wouldn¹t give them a reason to cut him. Tuggle also won the hearts of the IW faithful at the various events of the week. Cancer cut short his NFL career in 1984 and eventually ended his life in 1986.

1982

Tim Washington, DB Fresno State University

Pick #334 by San Francisco 49ers

A defensive back from Fresno State, Tim Washington became the first Mr. Irrelevant to represent a California college. Selected by the San Francisco 49ers, Washington was cut in training camp, re-signed and then cut again after a valiant effort to make the team. He eventually joined his brother, Anthony (a defensive back with the Washington Redskins), in the NFL while playing a season for the Kansas City Chiefs. Ten years after his week as Mr. Irrelevant, Washington tragically died from viral pneumonia at the age of 32.

1981

Phil Nelson, TE University of Delaware

Pick #332 by Oakland Raiders

Delaware tight end Phil Nelson reigned over the Irrelevant Week festivities, while McGriff showed up and served as the 6'6", 240-pounder's "bodyguard." Nelson endured the high-intensity week, which back then included College Night, NFL night and a scramble golf tourney that virtually ignored the low score. Nelson, who went to camp with his drafters, the Oakland Raiders, but didn't get very far, currently lives in Maryland with his wife and sons.

1980

Kevin Scanlon, QB University of Arkansas

When Tyrone McGriff, the last selection of the NFL 1980 draft, opted for the Canadian Football League, Kevin Scanlon, a QB from Arkansas, became Mr. Irrelevant V. Scanlon picked next-to-last by the L.A. Rams was released before the regular season. He currently lives in Little Rock, Ark., with his wife and three children.

1980

Tyrone McGriff, OL Florida A&M

Pick #333 by Pittsburgh Steelers

The only final pick to decide not to attend Irrelevant Week; played 3 years in Pittsburgh.  Came to Irrelevant Week in 1981 as Phil Nelson's bodyguard.  McGriff remained a friend of Irrelevant Week through the years and returned to IW's 25th anniversary celebration. Sadly, a few months later, McGriff passed away after suffering a heart attack.

1979

Mike Almond, WR Northwestern State University

Pick #334 by Pittsburgh Steelers

A wide receiver from Northwest Louisiana State, Mike Almond was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers, came to Irrelevant Week and became the first recipient of the curiously-coveted Lowsman Trophy. Perhaps he imitated the fumbling receiver that is depicted on the trophy too often and was cut by the Steelers in camp. Or maybe because his competition was named Swann and Stallworth. Almond now lives in Florida with his wife and daughter.

1978

Bill Kenney, QB Northern Colorado University

Pick #333 by Miami Dolphins

Went to Pro Bowl with KC Chiefs; now a Missouri State Senator.

1978

Lee Washburn, G Montana State University

Pick #334 by Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys picked a real cowboy in Lee Washburn, an offensive guard from Montana State. Dallas and the Irrelevant Week committee had a tough time tracking down the big guy, who eventually had a memorable week in Newport Beach. Washburn, who was promptly cut by Dallas in training camp, lives in Arkansas with his wife and three children.

1977

Jim Kelleher, FB University of Colorado

Pick #335 by Minnesota Vikings

There is no truth to the tale that the NFL draft was reduced to 12 rounds in order to give Mr. Irrelevant a better chance of making an NFL roster. It didn't help Jim Kelleher, a fullback from Colorado, who got to play an exhibition game in the L.A. Coliseum before his newly-made Orange County friends, but was cut the following week by the Minnesota Vikings. Kelleher's presence at many Irrelevant Weeks throughout the years has made him a leader among IW alumni. He currently lives in Boulder, Colo., and owns Advertising Specialty Co.

1976

Kelvin Kirk, WR University of Dayton 

Pick #487 by Pittsburgh Steelers

A wingback from the University of Dayton, Kelvin Kirk appropriately kicked off the first Irrelevant Week by missing his plane to California. A substitute Kelvin Kirk participated in the official welcoming ceremonies and motorcade until the real Kirk finally arrived in Orange County later that day. Picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 17th round, Kirk was cut during training camp, but later played seven years in the CFL. He currently lives in Quebec with his wife and son, and works for the Ottawa Citizen.