Q&A with Mr. Irrelevant

Former Idaho OLB David Vobora, the last pick in this year's draft, spent last week in California for Mr. Irrelevant Week. Brett Davis/US PRESSWIRE

On Friday, SIOC caught up with this year's Mr. Irrelevant, David Vobora, an OLB from the University of Idaho drafted 252nd by the St. Louis Rams. In our Q&A, Vobora discusses the week held in his honor, dispenses advice to the next Mr. Irrelevant and basks in the glory of the Lowsman Trophy.

How does it feel to be the only player drafted who gets a week named after him?
It's an absolute dream. Literally it's like being a celebrity with all the media blitz and being spoiled with all the events. I'm having a blast.

What's been your favorite part of the week?
Disneyland, it doesn't get any happier than that. But we've done a ton of things, and the Playboy Mansion is [Saturday] so I have a feeling that might top my list. That's Disneyland for adults.

What's been your least favorite part?
There are no bad parts in living like a rock star. I've only slept a couple hours this week, but I can catch up on that later.

Did you know about Mr. Irrelevant Week before the draft?
I did not. It was literally five picks left in the draft, and someone mentioned something about the last pick of the draft winning something. So we Googled it and sure enough there it was.

Did the Rams tell you ahead of time you would be picked?
No. It's funny actually, I stepped out of the room and was discussing various free agent opportunities with my agent when I got a call on call waiting. It was Coach Linehan from the Rams and he said "Don't worry about the whole Mr. Irrelevant thing, we drafted you for a specific role."

People ask if being called Mr. Irrelevant bothers me, and every time I tell them you can call me anything you want if you send me out to California for a week.

Have any of your future teammates ribbed you about the title?
No, actually, a lot of the vets and other rookies are all jealous. They're like "Man, you get hooked up." If you're gonna be a late round pick you might as well be the last one picked.

So it must be even worse for the guy right before you?
Last night at the banquet where I got the Lowsman Trophy I publicly apologized to No. 251. I don't know who he is, but he's sitting at home with nothing.

How's the trophy?
It's great. Apparently the football is a bit slippery because he's fumbling.

What did your parents think about the honor?
They loved it. They're down here with me so they're just enjoying it.

Is "Irrelevant Week means doing something nice for someone for no reason," a fitting slogan?
That says it all. The charitable side of this whole deal is awesome. A lot gets donated, and that's something I want to get more in the limelight, the fact that it helps out a lot of people. They do a great job of raising money.

Any advice for next year's Mr. Irrelevant?
Just soak it all in. I'm an easy-going guy, always down for a good time, so I'm loving this. Just enjoy it, accept it, and run with it.

Q&A conducted by Reeves Wiedeman