Byron Murphy

Byron Murphy

23-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
Seattle Seahawks
2026 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Byron Murphy in 2026. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a four-year, $16.08 million contact with the Seahawks in May of 2024.
Two sacks in Super Bowl
DTSeattle Seahawks
February 9, 2026
Murphy recorded 2.0 sacks and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 29-13 win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
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The Seahawks' front seven dominated in the trenches all game, bringing Patriots QB Drake Maye down six times. Murphy looked phenomenal, recording his first sacks since Week 13 while also helping shut down the Patriots' running backs to the tune of just 42 yards on 13 carries. The 2024 first-round pick finished the 2025 season with 71 tackles (28 solo), and 9.0 sacks through 20 games, including the postseason.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Byron Murphy's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
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' 0"
 
Weight
306 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.87 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
111 in
 
Hand Length
10.25 in
 
Arm Length
32.38 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
2024
A 2024 first-round pick, Murphy missed three games due to a hamstring injury that he suffered Week 3, and he also picked up a Week 18 back injury that shouldn't be a long-term concern. Murphy is a disrupter at nose tackle and produced 36 tackles, including 0.5 sacks, through 14 games last year. He should be expected to get to the quarterback more as he develops, but Murphy's real-life value may always be higher than his fantasy value.
Defensive line wasn't an urgent need for the Seahawks, but they nevertheless selected Murphy 16th overall with their only pick in the top 80 of the 2024 NFL Draft. That speaks to the talent and upside Murphy features, including superb athleticism and a 4.87 40-yard dash. While holdover DT Jarran Reed may take most of the reps at nose tackle to start the season, it wouldn't be surprising for Murphy to push for an expanded role immediately, even if it means bouncing to the outside.
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Another strong game
DTSeattle Seahawks
October 23, 2025
Murphy finished with six tackles (three solo), including one for a loss, in Monday's 27-19 win over the Texans.
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Continues to impress in Week 6
DTSeattle Seahawks
October 13, 2025
Murphy recorded four total tackles (one solo), including 2.0 sacks, during Sunday's 20-12 win over the Jaguars.
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Records another sack
DTSeattle Seahawks
September 23, 2025
Murphy logged three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Seahawks' 44-13 win over the Saints on Sunday.
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Rankles Rodgers in Week 2
DTSeattle Seahawks
September 15, 2025
Murphy registered five tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, against Pittsburgh in a 31-17 victory Sunday.
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Aiming for more pass-rushing work
DTSeattle Seahawks
July 29, 2025
Murphy (back) is expected to be a bigger factor as a pass rusher in 2025, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
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Favorite to win ROY
DTSeattle Seahawks
September 3, 2024
Murphy was voted as the most likely player to win Defensive Rookie of the Year in a survey of league executives and scouts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Murphy was taken 16th overall in April's draft but was the second defensive player off the board, meaning an immediate impact should be expected even if Seattle already boasts a talented defensive line. That leaves his role and path to consistent snaps murky, though one scout compared Murphy to Nnamdi Madubuike due to his explosive ability and their low-to-the-ground playing style. Madubuike broke out in 2023 under the coaching of Mike Macdonald, who is now the head coach in Seattle.
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