How Chad Kelly went from Mr. Irrelevant to unlikely, promising Broncos backup

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The last pick of the NFL Draft is better known as Mr. Irrelevant, and players who have earned the honor over the years are typically exactly that: irrelevant. Among the few who made an impact despite being the last player picked are kicker Ryan Succop who is entering his 10th NFL season, and David Vobora, a linebacker who briefly started for the Rams before his career fizzled. For now, the 2017 Mr. Irrelevant, Chad Kelly, hasn’t stepped out into relevancy. He missed his entire rookie year due to wrist surgery and still hasn’t suited up for a regular season game with the Denver Broncos. But his surprisingly impressive preseason run so far has made him a lock for the No. 2 job behind Case Keenum

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