Scouting Report: Strengths

• Hand placement is excellent, and Murphy shows a good understanding of angles when climbing upfield
• Murphy moves much better than his relatively squat, square frame would suggest. Fluid and flexible, he’s capable of moving in space and latching on to moving targets at the second level.
• He thrives on physicality, often out-grappling bigger defensive linemen and winning in the phone booth with tenacity and upper-body strength.
• Has average height with a narrow base out of his stance. Needs to get stronger in his lower half to anchor at the point of attack.
• His high football IQ and the ability to set protections at the line of scrimmage will make him popular with position coaches. He’s instinctive after the snap, reading and reacting quickly to stunts and twists and showing an understanding of angles in the run game.
• He’s a fluid mover in pass protection, with great coordination between his upper and lower body. Murphy sets with a wide base, has the requisite core strength and plays with natural balance, capable of sitting back and handling power.