Jaylen Key goes from arguably the most relevant program in college football to becoming Mr. Irrelevant,
The defensive back was chosen by the New York Jets on Saturday with the 257th pick in the NFL draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant.
Introducing Mr. Irrelevant!
With the final pick of the 2024 #NFLDraft, the @nyjets
select Jaylen Key. pic.twitter.com/6OT4OecsZp— NFL (@NFL) April 27, 2024
HE’S RELEVANT TO US.
With the final pick of the 2024 #NFLDraft, we select @Jaylen_Key!
📰 https://t.co/qbmjdFcACa pic.twitter.com/phSQPZuZo1
— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 27, 2024
Mr. Irrelevant! 😎
Congratulations, @Jaylen_Key #RollTide pic.twitter.com/OKSuFcvyqC
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) April 27, 2024
Your 2024 Mr. Irrelevant. Welcome to NY, @Jaylen_Key #NYJ pic.twitter.com/jK4oRm4go6
— Woody Johnson (@woodyjohnson4) April 27, 2024
Key is 6-foot-1 and 208 pounds. He spent four seasons at UAB before joining the Crimson Tide as a graduate student.
Key made 60 total tackles, broke up a pass, and recorded one interception with a return of 13 yards.
