Mr Irrelevant trailer: Everything about the new film on NFL’s final pick
By William Muthama, September 13, 2026The trailer for Mr Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story has offered a first look at the emotional journey of an NFL player who went from being the final name called at the draft to leaving a lasting mark on the New York Giants.
Released on Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Paramount Pictures biopic stars David Corenswet as John Tuggle, who was selected by the Giants with the 335th and final pick of the 1983 NFL Draft.
The last pick
Tuggle enters the NFL carrying the label “Mr Irrelevant”, a nickname given to the final player selected in the draft.
The trailer shows him arriving at the Giants as an overlooked prospect and facing doubts about whether he can make the team.
Despite the scepticism, Tuggle works to prove himself during training camp and eventually earns an opportunity on the field.
The story follows his determination to establish himself in a league where he was initially viewed as an afterthought.
Corenswet, best known for playing Superman, takes on the role of Tuggle in the sports drama.
Michael Shannon stars as Bill Parcells, while Isabel May plays Katie, Tuggle’s love interest. Jonathan Levine directs the film from a screenplay by Nick Santora.
The trailer presents Corenswet’s character as an optimistic and determined player who refuses to allow his draft position to define him.
Tuggle’s tragic story
While the trailer highlights Tuggle’s rise from the final draft pick to a player who earns respect within the Giants, it also points to the more painful chapter of his life.
Tuggle played one season for the Giants before being diagnosed with cancer. He died in 1986 at the age of 25.
His brief career and impact on his teammates form the emotional centre of the film, which explores perseverance, dignity and the meaning of success beyond a football career.
Mr Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story is scheduled to open in cinemas on December 25, 2026.