Questionable
Injury Back
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
36
SACKS
0.5
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Defensive line wasn't an urgent need for the Seahawks, but they nevertheless selected Murphy 16th overall with their only pick in the top 80 of the 2024 NFL Draft. That speaks to the talent and upside Murphy features, including superb athleticism and a 4.87 40-yard dash. While holdover DT Jarran Reed may take most of the reps at nose tackle to start the season, it wouldn't be surprising for Murphy to push for an expanded role immediately, even if it means bouncing to the outside. Read Past Outlooks
Avoids major injury
Murphy (back) avoided a major injury in Sunday's 30-25 win over the Rams, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
ANALYSIS
Murphy exited Sunday's contest after it appeared like he aggravated his pre-existing back injury. The defensive lineman is expected to "be fine," according to head coach Mike Macdonald. Murphy will finish his 2024 campaign having produced 36 total tackles (12 solo), including 0.5 sacks, over 14 games.
Murphy exited Sunday's contest after it appeared like he aggravated his pre-existing back injury. The defensive lineman is expected to "be fine," according to head coach Mike Macdonald. Murphy will finish his 2024 campaign having produced 36 total tackles (12 solo), including 0.5 sacks, over 14 games.
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Measurables Review
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How do Byron Murphy's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
306 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.87 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
111 inHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
32.38 in
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Won't return vs. Rams
Murphy (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
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Cleared to play in finale
Murphy (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Past hamstring issue
Murphy (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
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Limited to open week
Murphy (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
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Returning for Week 7?
Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Friday that he's optimistic Murphy (hamstring) will return for the Seahawks' Week 7 matchup against the Falcons, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
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Favorite to win ROY
Murphy was voted as the most likely player to win Defensive Rookie of the Year in a survey of league executives and scouts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Murphy was taken 16th overall in April's draft but was the second defensive player off the board, meaning an immediate impact should be expected even if Seattle already boasts a talented defensive line. That leaves his role and path to consistent snaps murky, though one scout compared Murphy to Nnamdi Madubuike due to his explosive ability and their low-to-the-ground playing style. Madubuike broke out in 2023 under the coaching of Mike Macdonald, who is now the head coach in Seattle.
Murphy was taken 16th overall in April's draft but was the second defensive player off the board, meaning an immediate impact should be expected even if Seattle already boasts a talented defensive line. That leaves his role and path to consistent snaps murky, though one scout compared Murphy to Nnamdi Madubuike due to his explosive ability and their low-to-the-ground playing style. Madubuike broke out in 2023 under the coaching of Mike Macdonald, who is now the head coach in Seattle.