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#7 Cornerback

Byron Murphy Jr.

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Minnesota Vikings
Height / Weight
5'11" / 190 lbs
Born
January 18, 1998 (28)
College
NFL Draft
2019: Rd. 2, No. 33 (ARI)
NFL Career
8th Season
SEASON STATS 2025
SOLO
48
AST
23
SACK
0
INT
2
PLAYER INFO
Full Name: Byron Murphy Jr.

Background and Early Career

Byron Murphy Jr. was born on January 18, 1998, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Standing at 5'11" and weighing 190 pounds, Murphy developed his skills at Saguaro High School before committing to the University of Washington. His college career was marked by standout performances, earning him First-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2018.

Playing Style and Strengths

Murphy is known for his aggressive playing style and exceptional coverage skills. He's adept at reading the quarterback's eyes and has a knack for making crucial interceptions. His agility and speed make him a formidable opponent in man-to-man coverage, while his tackling ability adds depth to his defensive contributions.

Notable Achievements

Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Murphy quickly made his mark. In his rookie season, he recorded 78 tackles and 10 passes defended. By the 2021 season, Murphy had solidified his role as a key player in the Cardinals' secondary, highlighted by a two-interception game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Career stats
Season
Team
TOT
SOLO
AST
SACK
FF
FR
YDS
INT
YDS
AVG
TD
PD
KB
2025
71 48 23 0 0 1 0 2 15 7.5 0 7 0
2024
81 62 19 0 1 0 0 6 2 0.3 0 14 0
2023
57 43 14 0 1 0 0 3 59 19.7 0 13 0
2022
36 29 7 0 0 2 59 0 0 0 0 4 0
2021
64 49 15 0 1 1 0 4 49 12.3 1 12 0
2020
51 40 11 2 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 8 0
2019
78 66 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 10 0

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