Who was Mr. Irrelevant for the Chiefs?

The Most Relevant "Mr. Irrelevant" in Chiefs History

Being selected with the final pick of the NFL draft usually comes with low expectations and a lighthearted moniker: Mr. Irrelevant. Since Paul Salata established the ceremonial tradition back in 1976, the title has mostly served as a fun badge of honor for draft longshots. However, the Kansas City Chiefs hit absolute gold in 2009 when they made placekicker Ryan Succop the 256th and final selection.

Far from fading into obscurity, Succop immediately won the starting job in training camp and put together a record-setting rookie campaign. He connected on 25 of 29 field goal attempts—an 86.2% success rate that tied the NFL rookie record at the time—and broke Hall of Famer Jan Stenerud's franchise record for most field goals made by a rookie kicker. His clutch overtime winner against the Pittsburgh Steelers late that season quickly proved that the final pick in the draft could deliver maximum impact.

Succop spent five reliable seasons in Kansas City before embarking on a standout 14-year NFL career, ultimately becoming the first Mr. Irrelevant to start and win a Super Bowl. His remarkable journey remains a classic reminder that where you start in the draft never limits how far you can go.