Byron Murphy
Career Summary
Byron Murphy II entered the NFL from Texas in 2024.
Seattle selected the defensive lineman in the first round after his three-year college career.
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High School
Murphy played at DeSoto High School in Texas.
A four-year varsity letterwinner, he earned all-state and district honors. His senior season included 79 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 14 sacks.
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College Career
Murphy played 39 games with 16 starts at Texas.
In 2023, he started all 14 games and produced 29 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He also scored rushing and receiving touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Seattle drafted Murphy 16th overall in 2024.
The Seahawks chose him in the first round on April 25, 2024.
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NFL Career
Murphy made nine starts in 14 games as a Seattle rookie.
He started all 20 games during the 2025 season, including the postseason, and recorded seven regular-season sacks. In Super Bowl LX, he had two sacks and a fumble recovery.
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Career Accomplishments
Murphy earned major college honors before winning Super Bowl LX.
He was the 2023 Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year and an Associated Press second-team All-American. He later helped Seattle win Super Bowl LX.
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30832, 00-0039309, 2002-09-08, Byron Murphy, Byron, Murphy
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MFT Score: 83.1
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