David Vobora selected as 2008 Mr. Irrelevant
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With 45th pick of the 7th round of the 2008 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams selected David Vobora, Outside linebacker from Idaho, as this year’s Mr. Irreleavant, the 252 and last overall pick in the draft. Vobora, will join other Irrelevant players like Ramzee Robinson, Andy Stokes, Kevin McMahan, and the pride of Gustavus Adolphus Ryan Hoag.
The 6’1” 236lbs Ouside Linebacker gets quite a special treatment as Mr. Irrelevant. including a welcoming reception, banquet dinner that presents the Lowsman Trophy (opposite of the Heisman), a trip to Disneyland, a surfing adventure, a beach BBQ and tailgating party. Oh and the last player drafted gets the coolest customized jersey ever with the name Mr. Irrelevant on the back with #252. If I could get that jersey, I would.
The title of Mr. Irrelevant arose in 1976, from former USC and NFL Wide Receiver Paul Salata. Some players that have received the award go to contribute to NFL teams including Jim Finn who started at Fullback for the New York Giants and Mike Green has been a starting safety for the Bears, Marty Moore became the first Mr. Irrelevant to play in a Super Bowl and is a current back up for the Seahawks.
Here is ESPN’s take on Vobora: In his first three seasons at Idaho (2004-’06), Vobora appeared in all 35 games (21 starts) had 194 tackles (15.5 for losses), two sacks, five forced fumbles, an interception and four pass breakups. As a senior in 2007, he played all 12 games and piled up 148 tackles (6.5 for losses), one sack, one forced fumble and an interception. Vobora didn’t miss a game in his Vandals career. Vobora doesn’t have any notable physical attributes but he’s smart, tenacious and just athletic enough to develop into an effective reserve linebacker who also contributes on special teams.
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April 28th, 2008 at 10:43 am
I have watched Mr. Vborra play for the last two seasons. He is a very solid linebacker with a good nose for the ball. I hear he has put on some extra muscle. He was one of the bright spots on a developing team. He has a real shot at sticking.