Kenneth Murray

25-Year-Old LinebackerLB
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Given that Chargers opted not to pick up Murray's fifth-year option, this is a pivotal campaign for the 2020 first-rounder. This past season, Murray registered just 76 tackles despite playing 690 snaps. With longtime Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks joining the team in place of inside linebacker Drue Tranquill, who signed with the Chiefs this offseason, Murray will likely be relegated to working as the Chargers' off-ball linebacker once more. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $12.97 million contract with the Chargers in July of 2020.
Leading tackler at Green Bay
LBLos Angeles Chargers
November 21, 2023
Murray recorded 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 23-20 loss at the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Murray tied his season-high tackle total in Week 11 and racked up eight-plus tackles for the seventh time in his last nine games. He also led Chargers linebackers in defensive snaps (71) for the ninth straight contest. The Chargers are set to host a run-dependent Ravens squad in Week 12, making Murray an elite IDP option.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Los Angeles ChargersChargers 2023 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

70594%
25991%
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22880%
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48565%
21876%
30641%
10436%
15421%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Kenneth Murray's measurables compare to other linebackers?
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' 2"
 
Weight
241 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.52 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.0 in
 
Broad Jump
129 in
 
Bench Press
21 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
32.75 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
It was a disappointing second season for the 2020 first-round pick as injury issues, namely a problematic ankle which eventually warranted offseason surgery, ultimately saw Murray lose playing time to both Kyzir White and Drue Tranquill through the 2021 season. The Chargers opted not to re-sign White, who landed in Philadelphia earlier this spring, which means Murray is once again expected to start at inside linebacker for a defense that saw dramatic improvements in just about every other level this offseason. The 23-year-old isn't guaranteed to be healthy at the start of training camp, but if he proves to be healthy, he could be a significant source of tackles for an emerging defense.
While Murray did post 100-plus tackles in his rookie debut, the Oklahoma product struggled in pass coverage at times and didn't make nearly the type of game-changing plays that the Chargers may have hoped for after trading up to draft the 22-year-old in the first round. Another year of development should only help Murray and it's entirely possible this time next year, the middle linebacker could be one of the top IDP options at his position.
The Chargers gave up a hefty haul in order to trade up in the 2020 Draft, ultimately selecting the Oklahoma product to be their starting middle linebacker. Murray has all tools to be a tremendous three-down linebacker, and has the necessary speed (4.52 40-yard dash) to cover sideline to sideline. It's possible the 21-year-old could be subbed out in obvious passing situations given the Chargers' depth, particularly with coverage linebackers, but expect Murray to be a staple in the team's front seven for years to come.
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Returns to game
LBLos Angeles Chargers
November 12, 2023
Murray (shoulder) is back in Sunday's game against the Lions, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Leaves game with shoulder injury
LBLos Angeles Chargers
Shoulder
November 12, 2023
Murray (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Good to go
LBLos Angeles Chargers
November 6, 2023
Murray (shoulder) is active for Monday's game versus the Jets, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Questionable Monday
LBLos Angeles Chargers
Shoulder
November 4, 2023
Murray (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's game against the Jets.
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Dealing with shoulder issue
LBLos Angeles Chargers
Shoulder
November 3, 2023
Murray (shoulder) was a limited participant during Friday's practice.
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