Byron Murphy II at 2024 NFL Combine: Measurements, Highlights and Reaction
March 1, 2024
Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy II, ranked No. 22 on the latest B/R NFL Scouting Department big board, just had himself a day.
Murphy was a certified star at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Thursday for various reasons. Here's a look at measurements, highlights, analysis and notes.
Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network provided a quick measurement breakdown:
On the Lucas Oil Stadium field, the nearly 300-pound Murphy flew during the 40-yard dash, registering a time of 4.88 seconds:
NFL @NFL.<a href="https://twitter.com/TexasFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexasFootball</a> DL Byron Murphy II is nearly 300 pounds running a 4.88u 👀<br><br>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLCombine?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLCombine</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nflnetwork</a><br>📱: Stream on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLPlus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLPlus</a> <a href="https://t.co/c0y9xZUF5f">pic.twitter.com/c0y9xZUF5f</a>
He added a 33" broad jump and 9'3" vertical:
Texas Football @TexasFootball33" vertical jump for <a href="https://twitter.com/ByronMurphyII?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ByronMurphyII</a> 🤘<br><br>📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLCombine?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLCombine</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nflnetwork</a> Feb 29-Mar3 <a href="https://t.co/pBkakqOJk5">pic.twitter.com/pBkakqOJk5</a>
Next Gen Stats @NextGenStatsA look at the most athletic defensive tackles among 2024 combine participants according to the NGS athleticism score.<br><br>🥇 89 - Braden Fiske (<a href="https://twitter.com/FSUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FSUFootball</a>)<br>🥈 86 - Byron Murphy II (<a href="https://twitter.com/TexasFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexasFootball</a>)<br>🥉 83 - Kris Jenkins (<a href="https://twitter.com/UMichFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMichFootball</a>)<br><br>*Pending shuttle and bench press results <a href="https://t.co/4QAni3W6G6">pic.twitter.com/4QAni3W6G6</a>
Murphy also impressed during agility drills:
NFL @NFLThe simulcam on the bag drills is wild 👀<br><br>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLCombine?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLCombine</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nflnetwork</a><br>📱: Stream on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLPlus?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLPlus</a> <a href="https://t.co/m4THq6U1cE">pic.twitter.com/m4THq6U1cE</a>
Next Gen Stats @NextGenStatsNext Gen Stats tracking data is back at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine! ⏱️<br><br>Here's a look at defensive tackles Braden Fiske (<a href="https://twitter.com/FSUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FSUFootball</a>), Kris Jenkins (<a href="https://twitter.com/UMichFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMichFootball</a>) & Byron Murphy II (<a href="https://twitter.com/TexasFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TexasFootball</a>) as they work through the four bag agility drill.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLCombine?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLCombine</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nflnetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/xAWWvaFKTY">pic.twitter.com/xAWWvaFKTY</a>
Ultimately, Murphy put forth a tremendous effort, and many people took notice.
Andre Johnson for NFL HOF Advocate @FondofHOUsportsI ran just a few splits seconds faster than Byron Murphy at my athletic peak…I was also 125 pounds lighter at that time. It's tough to fathom how a dude can move like that at that size, <a href="https://t.co/faBXvqw5U3">pic.twitter.com/faBXvqw5U3</a>
Pro Football Network @PFN365Byron Murphy II woke up and chose violence today. 😤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HookEm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HookEm</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLCombine?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLCombine</a> <a href="https://t.co/VEVTznJDxg">pic.twitter.com/VEVTznJDxg</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jpdh9lARQd">https://t.co/Jpdh9lARQd</a>
Murphy landed 27th overall to the Arizona Cardinals in the B/R NFL post-Senior Bowl mock draft. After Thursday, though, he could very well be moving on up.
