Grayson Murphy DL/EDGE UCLA | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Grayson Murphy DL/EDGE UCLA
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 03/13/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.74 seconds (85%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
Last Updated: 03/13/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2024 | |
40 time: 4.74 seconds (85%*) | |
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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Overall Rating: |
80.1 / 100
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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76% |
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Tackling: |
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63% |
Pass Rush: |
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87% |
Run Defense: |
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75% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#175
Position rank:
#32
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College Games: 45 College Snaps: 1803 | ||
College Combine Results
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Jose Ramirez - Eastern Michigan |
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90% |
Thomas Incoom - Central Michigan |
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78% |
Habakkuk Baldonado - Pittsburgh |
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76% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Grayson Murphy from Bishop Lynch High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Murphy joined North Texas.In 2020 as a freshman Murphy saw action in 7 games and played a total of 219 snaps for the Mean Green. He recorded 10 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 12 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 11 total pressures, which included 6 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 4 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Mean Green in 2021 Murphy played in 13 games and took part in 653 snaps for the Mean Green. He recorded 20 tackles, 10 assists, while adding 25 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 54 total pressures, and 37 QB hurries, 7 QB hits, and an impressive 10 sacks during the year.
After season's end Murphy transferred to UCLA where as a junior for the Bruins in 2022 Murphy played in 12 games and played 439 snaps for the Bruins. He recorded 14 tackles, 6 assists while making 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 47 total pressures, which included 34 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and 5 sacks on the year.
In 2023 as a senior Murphy logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 444 snaps for the Bruins. He also added 16 tackles, 5 assists, and 20 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 48 total pressures, which included 25 QB hurries, 16 QB hits, and 7 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competItIve and versatile.
- His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Murphy displays a very good motor.
- His closing burst is outstanding, and he routinely finished plays last year. Murphy has range and toughness as a run defender, capable of dropping anchor to set the edge and showing the acceleration to chase down the backside in pursuit.
- He has a high motor and does a solid job setting the edge against the run.
- He’s ready for the physicality of the NFL; he has a stout build, strong core and powerful limbs to step in right away as a three-down player.
- Murphy is a high-motor pass rusher who shows a good feel for countering, and he has the functional strength to bounce off tackles and close on the quarterback with second effort.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks the flexibility and fluidity to bend around the edge. Murphy might be limited to an early-down role.
- He has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and Murphy needs to make better use of his hands.
- Murphy doesn't have the elite quickness or flexibility to flatten off the edge against NFL blockers and might have to add bulk to be a 3-4 defense five-technique, or strong-side end in a 4-3.
Grayson Murphy percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Grayson Murphy (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
196.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
46.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.