Byron Murphy
{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{for|the defensive tackle|Byron Murphy II}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Byron Murphy
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| current_team = Minnesota Vikings
| number = 7
| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|01|18}}
| birth_place = Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 190
| high_school = Saguaro (Scottsdale, Arizona)
| college = Washington (2016–2018)
| draftyear = 2019
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 33
| pastteams =
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- Pro Bowl (2024)
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2018)
| statleague = NFL
| statweek =
| statseason = 2024
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 367
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 3.0
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 3
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 6
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 61
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 = 14
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 = 2
| pfr = MurpBy00
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Byron Murphy Jr. (born January 18, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies.
Early life
Murphy attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. He played cornerback and wide receiver. As a senior, he had 88 receptions for 1,733 yards and 21 touchdowns on offense and 52 tackles and seven interceptions on defense.{{Cite web |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/awards/2015/12/19/saguaro-byron-murphy-all-arizona-division-ii-player-of-the-year/77358582/ |title=Saguaro's Byron Murphy continued title tradition |access-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-date=March 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315072640/https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/awards/2015/12/19/saguaro-byron-murphy-all-arizona-division-ii-player-of-the-year/77358582/ |url-status=live }} Murphy committed to the University of Washington to play college football.{{Cite web |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/recruiting/2016/01/21/saguaros-byron-murphy-announce-college-commitment/79113796/ |title=Saguaro's Byron Murphy commits to Washington |access-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-date=March 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315072609/https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/recruiting/2016/01/21/saguaros-byron-murphy-announce-college-commitment/79113796/ |url-status=live }}
College career
After redshirting his first year at Washington in 2016, Murphy played in six games with six starts in 2017, missing seven due to injury. He finished the season with 16 tackles and three interceptions.{{Cite web |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/freshman-byron-murphy-the-full-package-for-the-huskies-rebuilding-secondary/ |title=Freshman Byron Murphy 'the full package' for the Huskies' rebuilding secondary |date=April 3, 2017 |access-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026104644/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/freshman-byron-murphy-the-full-package-for-the-huskies-rebuilding-secondary/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/huskies-cornerback-byron-murphy-to-be-cheered-on-by-his-inspirational-cousins/ |title=Byron Murphy's cousins have inspired him his whole life. At the Fiesta Bowl, he'll have them — and almost 100 others — cheering him on |date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026104338/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/huskies-cornerback-byron-murphy-to-be-cheered-on-by-his-inspirational-cousins/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/college/pac-12/university-of-washington/article218627745.html |title=UW cornerbacks Jordan Miller and Byron Murphy are a formidable duo on the field and close friends off it |access-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026143124/https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/college/pac-12/university-of-washington/article218627745.html |url-status=live }} He returned to Washington as a starter in 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/529540/2018/09/17/few-college-cornerbacks-on-same-level-as-washingtons-byron-murphy/ |title=Few college cornerbacks on same level as Washington's Byron Murphy |access-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-date=October 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026104635/https://theathletic.com/529540/2018/09/17/few-college-cornerbacks-on-same-level-as-washingtons-byron-murphy/ |url-status=live |last1=Brugler |first1=Dane |website=The Athletic }} He was awarded the MVP at the 2018 Pac-12 Football Championship Game after making two interceptions, one of which he returned for a 66-yard touchdown.{{cite web |title=2018 Pac-12 Football Championship Game: Byron Murphy's pair of interceptions lift Washington over Utah |url=https://pac-12.com/article/2018/11/30/2018-pac-12-football-championship-game-byron-murphys-pair-interceptions-lift |publisher=Associated Press |access-date=December 2, 2018 |archive-date=December 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181202155209/https://pac-12.com/article/2018/11/30/2018-pac-12-football-championship-game-byron-murphys-pair-interceptions-lift |url-status=dead }} On January 7, 2019, Murphy announced that he would forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Washington CB Byron Murphy entering NFL draft|author=Bonagura, Kyle|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/story/_/id/25706969/washington-huskies-cb-byron-murphy-entering-nfl-draft|date=January 7, 2019|access-date=January 12, 2019|work=ESPN|archive-date=January 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111115443/http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/story/_/id/25706969/washington-huskies-cb-byron-murphy-entering-nfl-draft|url-status=live}}
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|+ College statistics ! rowspan="2"| Season ! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="5"| Tackles ! colspan="5"| Interceptions ! colspan="4"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||||
| Solo | Ast | Cmb | TfL | Sck | Int | Yds | Avg | TD | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
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| 2016
| 0 || colspan="14"| File:Redshirt.svg Redshirted | |||||||||||||||
| 2017
| 6 || 13 || 3 || 16 || 3.0 || 1.0 || 2 || 17 || 8.5 || 0 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018
| 14 || 37 || 21 || 58 || 4.0 || 0.0 || 4 || 78 || 19.5 || 1 || 13 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Career | 20 | 50 | 24 | 74 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 6 | 95 | 28.0 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Sports Illustrated and NFLDraftScout.com had Murphy ranked as the second best cornerback prospect in the draft.{{cite web| title=2019 NFL Draft position rankings: defensive backs| url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/17/draft-position-rankings-defensive-backs-cornerbacks-safeties |access-date=February 3, 2025| website=si.com |date=April 16, 2019}} Pro Football Focus and NFL draft analyst Bucky Brooks had Murphy ranked as the top cornerback prospect in the 2019 NFL draft.{{cite web| title=PFF's top-15 cornerbacks in the 2019 NFL Draft|url=https://www.pff.com/news/draft-pffs-top-15-cornerbacks-in-the-2019-nfl-draft |access-date=February 3, 2025| website=PFF.com| date=April 26, 2019}}{{cite web| title=Bucky Brooks top-5 2019 NFL Draft prospects by position 3.0| url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bucky-brooks-top-5-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-by-position-3-0-0ap3000001025897 |access-date=February 3, 2025| website=NFL.com| author=Bucky Brooks| date=April 10, 2019}} Scouts Inc. also ranked him as the best cornerback in the draft (27th overall).{{cite web| title=2019 NFL Draft rankings: Scout inc's full big board | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/story/_/id/41035215/2019-nfl-draft-rankings-top-prospects-scouts-inc |access-date=February 3, 2025| website=ESPN.com| date=April 26, 2019}} NFL media analyst Daniel Jeremiah listed Murphy as the top cornerback prospect (26th overall).{{cite web| title=Daniel Jeremiah's top 100 prospects for 2019 NFL Draft| url=https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-s-top-100-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft-0ap3000001027342 |access-date=February 3, 2025| website=NFL.com| author=Daniel Jeremiah| date=April 22, 2019}} NFL draft analysts projected Murphy to be a first round pick and the first cornerback to be selected in the 2019 NFL Draft.
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[https://www.giants.com/video/washington-cornerback-byron-murphy-s-2019-nfl-scouting-combine-workout Byron Murphy's NFL Combine Workout]
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[https://www.buffalobills.com/video/pro-football-focus-prospect-profile-grading-washington-cb-byron-murphy PFF Prospect Profile: Byron Murphy]
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{{NFL predraft
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| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{cite web|title=Byron Murphy Combine Profile|url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/byron-murphy?id=32194d55-5240-5853-e4e5-d4f178b58b0b|work=NFL.com|access-date=August 22, 2019|archive-date=August 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823043037/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/byron-murphy%3Fid%3D32194d55-5240-5853-e4e5-d4f178b58b0b|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1018272&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 Draft Scout Byron Murphy, Washington NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=June 17, 2022 |archive-date=October 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019153805/http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1018272&DraftYear=2019 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4038999/byron-murphy-jr |title=Byron Murphy 2019 NFL Draft Profile |website=ESPN |access-date=June 17, 2022 |archive-date=May 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513134856/http://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/103578 |url-status=live }}
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=Arizona Cardinals=
The Arizona Cardinals selected Murphy in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Cardinals select CB Byron Murphy to open Day 2|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cardinals-select-cb-byron-murphy-to-open-day-2-0ap3000001028326|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=April 26, 2019|access-date=May 10, 2019|archive-date=May 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513032537/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001028326/article/cardinals-select-cb-byron-murphy-to-open-day-2|url-status=live}} He was the second cornerback selected in 2019, behind Deandre Baker (30th overall), who was selected by the New York Giants before being released after one season. Murphy was also the second of seven Washington players drafted that year and the first of three Washington defensive backs.
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[https://www.azcardinals.com/video/04-26-murphy-pick Cardinals select Byron Murphy No. 33]
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[https://www.espn.com.sg/video/clip/_/id/26496961 ESPN NFL Draft Profile: Byron Murphy]
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==2019==
{{See also|2019 Arizona Cardinals season}}
On May 9, 2019, the Arizona Cardinals signed Murphy to a four–year, $7.98 million contract that includes $5.63 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3.83 million.{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Byron Murphy contract| url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/29068/byron-murphy |access-date=December 13, 2024 |website=spotrac.com}}
Throughout training camp, he competed to be a starting cornerback against Tramaine Brock and Chris Payton-Jones after long-time starting cornerback Patrick Peterson was suspended for the first six games of the regular season. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury named Murphy and Tramaine Brock the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season.{{cite web |url=https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/04/arizona-cardinals-week-1-depth-chart/ |title=6 observations from the Cardinals' first depth chart| access-date=December 14, 2024 |website=cardswire.usatoday.com |author=Jess Root |date=September 4, 2019}}
On September 8, 2019, Murphy made his professional regular season debut and earned his first career start, recording five combined tackles (four solo) during a 27–27 tie with the Detroit Lions. In Week 5, he racked up a season-high nine combined tackles (seven solo) and a pass deflection in the Cardinals' 26–23 victory at the Cincinnati Bengals. On November 10, 2019, Murphy made five solo tackles, a pass deflection, and had his first career interception off a pass thrown by Jameis Winston and originally intended for wide receiver Chris Godwin in a 30–27 loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127976 |title=Winston throws for 358 yards, Bucs beat Cardinals 30-27 |date=November 10, 2019 |website=ESPN |access-date=November 10, 2019 |archive-date=November 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111033444/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127976 |url-status=live }} He completed his rookie season with a total 78 combined tackles (66 solo), ten pass deflections, and one interception while starting all 16 regular season games.
==2020==
{{See also|2020 Arizona Cardinals season}}
During training camp, Murphy competed against Robert Alford, Dre Kirkpatrick, and B. W. Webb to be the No. 2 starting cornerback. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph also had Murphy transition to a role as the primary nickelback.{{cite web| title=Cardinals Sign Another Cornerback, Adding Dre Kirkpatrick| url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-another-cornerback-adding-dre-kirkpatrick |access-date=January 19, 2025 |website=azcardinals.com| date=August 23, 2020}} Head coach Kliff Kingsbury named Murphy and Patrick Peterson the starting cornerbacks to start the regular season.{{cite web| title=2020 Arizona Cardinals 53-man roster| url=https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2020/9/5/21424501/2020-az-arizona-cardinals-53-man-roster-deandre-hopkins-kyler-murray-kenyan-drake |access-date=January 19, 2025 |website=revengeofthebirds.com |author=Seth Cox| date=September 5, 2020}}
In Week 6, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles (seven solo), two pass deflections, and recovered a fumble during a 38–10 victory at the Dallas Cowboys. In Week 7 , Murphy recorded two solo tackles and had his first career sack on Russell Wilson as the Cardinals defeated the Seattle Seahawks 37–34 in overtime on Sunday Night Football.{{cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals - October 25th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250crd.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=26 October 2020 |language=en |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101080738/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250crd.htm |url-status=live }} On November 2, 2020, the Arizona Cardinals placed Murphy on the reserve/COVID-19 list. On November 11, 2020, the Arizona Cardinals reactivated him, but he subsequently was inactive for the Cardinals' Week 9 loss to the Miami Dolphins.{{cite news |author=Urban, Darren |title=Devon Kennard, Byron Murphy Test Positive For The Coronavirus |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-have-two-players-test-positive-for-the-coronavirus |website=AZCardinals.com |date=November 2, 2020 |access-date=November 26, 2020 |archive-date=November 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129024901/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-have-two-players-test-positive-for-the-coronavirus |url-status=live }}{{cite news |author=Odegard, Kyle |title=Devon Kennard, Byron Murphy Activated From COVID-19 Reserve List |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/devon-kennard-byron-murphy-activated-from-covid-19-reserve-list |website=AZCardinals.com |date=November 11, 2020 |access-date=November 26, 2020 |archive-date=November 16, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116205849/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/devon-kennard-byron-murphy-activated-from-covid-19-reserve-list |url-status=live }} On December 20, 2020, Murphy made four solo tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and a sack during a 33–26 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles. He finished the 2020 NFL season with 51 combined tackles (40 solo), eight pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and two sacks in 15 games and seven starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Byron Murphy stats (2020) |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MurpBy00.htm |access-date=January 22, 2025 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2021==
{{See also|2021 Arizona Cardinals season}}
After starting cornerbacks Patrick Peterson and Dre Kirkpatrick departed in free agency defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was required to fill their roles. Murphy competed to be a starting cornerback, amongst the likes of Robert Alford, Malcolm Butler, Daryl Worley, Darqueze Dennard, and rookie Marco Wilson. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury named Murphy and Marco Wilson the starting cornerbacks to begin the season.{{cite web| title=Stopping By Cardinals' 2021 Roster on a Sunny Morning| url=https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2021/9/6/22659341/stopping-by-the-cardinals-2021-roster-on-a-sunny-morning |access-date=January 23, 2025 |website=revengeofthebirds.com |author=Walter Mitchell| date=September 6, 2021}}
On September 26, 2021, Murphy made four combined tackles (three solo), two pass deflections, two interceptions, and scored his first career touchdown during a 31–19 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. His touchdown came in the second quarter, after quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a pass that was intended for Jacob Hollister deflected by linebacker Jordan Hicks and caught by Murphy before returning it for 29-yards for a touchdown. His Week 3 performance against Jacksonville earned him the National Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week.{{cite web|title=Record-setting Ravens kicker Justin Tucker leads Players of the Week|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-3-justin-tucker|author=Gordon, Grant|website=NFL.com|date=September 29, 2021|access-date=October 18, 2021|archive-date=October 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018035211/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-3-justin-tucker|url-status=live}} He was sidelined for the Cardinals' Week 5 win against the San Francisco 49ers after injuring his ribs. In Week 13, he recorded six combined tackles (four solo), was credited with half a sack, a season-high two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Andy Dalton in the Cardinals' 33-22 victory at the Chicago Bears.{{cite web| title=Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears - December 6th, 2021 | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112050chi.htm |access-date=January 23, 2025 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He finished the 2021 NFL season with a total of 64 combined tackles (49 solo), one touchdown, was credited with half a sack, and lead the Arizona Cardinals with 12 pass deflections and four interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.
==2022==
{{See also|2022 Arizona Cardinals season}}
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury named Murphy and Marco Wilson the starting cornerbacks to start the season. On September 18, 2022, Murphy made one tackle and recovered a fumble by Hunter Renfrow that was caused by Isaiah Simmons for a 69–yard return to score the game-winning touchdown during a 29–23 overtime victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. On December 24, 2022, the Arizona Cardinals placed Murphy on season–ending injured reserve due to a back injury and subsequently lead to him missing the remaining seven games of the season (Weeks 10–18).{{Cite web|title=Byron Murphy's Season Ends As Cardinals Put Him On Injured Reserve|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/byron-murphy-season-ends-as-cardinals-put-him-on-injured-reserved|access-date=September 29, 2023|website=azcardinals.com|language=en}} He finished the season with 36 combined tackles (22 solo), four passes defensed, and two fumble recoveries through nine starts.
=Minnesota Vikings=
==2023==
{{See also|2023 Minnesota Vikings season}}
On March 15, 2023, the Minnesota Vikings signed Murphy to a two–year, $17.50 million contract that includes $12.60 million guaranteed and an initial signing bonus of $7.00 million.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Craig |date=March 15, 2023 |title=Vikings Agree to Terms with Oliver, Davenport & Murphy |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/byron-murphy-josh-oliver-marcus-davenport-free-agency |access-date=2023-05-18 |website=Vikings.com}} He was signed to be a starting cornerback after the departures of Cameron Dantzler and former teammate Patrick Peterson. Murphy entered training camp slated as the No. 1 cornerback under defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Head coach Kevin O'Connell named Murphy and Akayleb Evans the starting cornerbacks to begin the season.
On September 24, 2023, Murphy recorded a season-high ten combined tackles (nine solo) and broke up two passes during a 24–28 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. On October 15, 2023, Murphy made four combined tackles (two solo), a season-high three pass deflections, and had his first interception as a member of the Vikings on a pass attempt thrown by Tyson Bagent intended for wide receiver D. J. Moore in the Bears' last drive in the end of the fourth quarter to seal a 19–13 victory at the Chicago Bears.{{cite web| title=Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears - October 15th, 2023| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202310150chi.htm |access-date=February 3, 2025| website=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 10, he made three solo tackles, tied his season-high of three pass deflections, and had his third interception of the season on a pass by Taylor Heinicke to Damiere Byrd during a 27–19 win against the New Orleans Saints. He was sidelined for the last three games (Weeks 16–18) of the season after injuring his knee. He finished the season with a total of 57 combined tackles (43 solo), a career-high 13 pass deflections, and three interceptions in 14 games and 14 starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Byron Murphy stats (2023)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MurpBy00.htm |access-date=February 3, 2025| website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2024==
{{See also|2024 Minnesota Vikings season}}
Throughout training camp, Murphy competed to regain his role as a starting cornerback against Shaq Griffin. Head coach Kevin O'Connell named Murphy a starting cornerback alongside Stephon Gilmore to begin the season. He was also the starting nickelback.
On November 10, 2024, Murphy made one solo tackle, broke up a pass, and had his third consecutive game with an interception off a pass by Mac Jones during a 12–7 win at the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Week 13, he had five combined tackles (four solo), a season-high three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Kyler Murray as the Vikings defeated the Arizona Cardinals 23–22. The following week, he recorded three combined tackles (one solo), a pass deflection, and set a career-high with his sixth interception of the season on a pass thrown by Kirk Cousins during a 42–21 win at the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 16, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) and broke up a pass as the Vikings won 27–24 at the Seattle Seahawks. He finished with a total of 81 combined tackles (62 solo), a career-high 14 pass deflections, and a career-high six interceptions while starting all 17 games.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Byron Murphy stats (2024)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MurpBy00.htm |access-date=February 3, 2025| website=Pro Football Reference}} He was named to the 2025 Pro Bowl for his first career Pro Bowl and also received a $250,000 incentive bonus for it.{{cite web| title=Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. earns bonus from Pro Bowl selection| url=https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2025/01/03/vikings-cb-byron-murphy-jr-earns-bonus-from-pro-bowl-selection/|access-date=February 15, 2025| website=vikingswire.usatoday.com}}
==2025==
On March 10, 2025, the Minnesota Vikings re-signed Murphy to a three–year, $54.00 million contract extension that includes $34.78 million guaranteed upon signing and an initial signing bonus of $18.00 million.{{Cite web |last=Kownack |first=Bobby |date=March 10, 2025 |title=Vikings agree to terms with CB Byron Murphy |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-agree-to-terms-with-cb-byron-murphy-on-three-year-66-million-contract |access-date=March 10, 2025 |website=NFL.com}}
References
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External links
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- [https://www.vikings.com/team/players-roster/byron-murphy-jr/ Minnesota Vikings bio]
- [https://gohuskies.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6806 Washington Huskies bio]
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