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Patriots Select Kobee Minor as 2025 NFL Draft’s Mr. Irrelevant

The Memphis defensive back, chosen with the final pick, embraces the title as he prepares for Irrelevant Week and a shot at New England’s roster.

Melanie Salata-Fitch, right, announces Memphis' Kobee Minor as the final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by New England Patriots.
Memphis defensive back Kobee Minor trips West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene in the Frisco Bowl on Dec. 17, 2024.
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Overview

  • Kobee Minor, a Memphis defensive back, was selected by the New England Patriots with the 257th and final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, earning the title of Mr. Irrelevant.
  • Minor’s college career spanned three programs—Texas Tech, Indiana, and Memphis—culminating in a standout 2024 season with career highs in tackles, sacks, and forced fumbles.
  • The Kansas City Chiefs originally held the final draft pick but traded it to the Patriots, who used it to select Minor after also drafting a long snapper earlier in the round.
  • Minor will take part in Newport Beach’s Irrelevant Week festivities, including a parade, Disneyland visit, and receiving the Lowsman Trophy, a humorous nod to the Heisman.
  • Embracing his underdog status, Minor expressed gratitude for the opportunity and aims to compete for a spot in the Patriots’ secondary, which features established starters.