Richard Murphy
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | JAX | 4 | 23 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Career Summary
Richard Murphy is a former running back who played at LSU.
Murphy played 40 games for LSU, contributing as a running back and on special teams. He finished his college career with 527 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, and 29 receptions.
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Early Life
Murphy is from Rayville, Louisiana.
LSU listed Murphy's hometown as Rayville, Louisiana.
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High School
Murphy was a three-time first-team all-state running back at Rayville High School.
Murphy rushed for 1,559 yards and 22 touchdowns as a Rayville senior after returning from an ACL injury. He finished his high-school career with 7,059 rushing yards, fifth on Louisiana's all-time list.
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College Career
Murphy contributed as a versatile running back and special-teams player at LSU.
Murphy rushed for 527 yards and two touchdowns while adding 29 receptions for 214 yards at LSU. He also recorded 15 special-teams tackles during his career.
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Career Accomplishments
Murphy was selected to wear LSU's No. 18 jersey as a senior.
Coach Les Miles and former No. 18 recipients selected Murphy to wear the jersey in 2010, recognizing what LSU described as the qualities of a Tiger on and off the field. He graduated in December 2010 with a degree in general studies.
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Playing Style
Murphy combined speed, receiving ability, and blocking as a running back.
LSU described Murphy as having an explosive first step, strong hands out of the backfield, and usefulness in blocking situations.
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Legacy
Murphy was a 2010 candidate for the Doak Walker Award.
Murphy was among 49 candidates for the 2010 Doak Walker Award, presented to college football's top running back.
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23452, 00-0028416, 1986-09-18, Richard Murphy, Richard, Murphy
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