Paul Salata, the creator of Mr. Irrelevant, has some history with the team making the final pick in the NFL Draft that starts Thursday and ends Saturday.
Salata, a Newport Beach resident, played for the Colts when they were in Baltimore in 1950. He connected with future Hall of Fame quarterback Y.A. Tittle, catching 50 passes in 12 games after being traded from the San Francisco 49ers early in the season.
Salata, 85, likes to find connections to the team making the selection and later with the player drafted as Mr. Irrelevant.
He'll find out who that is after the Indianapolis Colts send in their pick for him to announce as the 37th Mr. Irrelevant at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
The excitement is building as the draft approaches. Salata and his staff have a contest for those who want to predict Mr. Irrelevant. The winner will win $253, as the pick is No. 253, and will also be a guest during the Lowsman Trophy All-Star Banquet in Newport Beach on June 13, when he or she will receive a prize basket.