Welcome to the Jungle: Myles Murphy

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(04-28-2023, 01:28 AM)MasonDT70 Wrote: Dunlap was a decent bit bigger if I'm not mistaken. I think he's closer in size to 2 of the players on that giants line you mentioned. Osi and Strahan. 

Yeah I just threw an edit on that post. I realize now that Murphy is closer to Sam Hubbard in size. 

Here's a mock where he went 13th overall:

https://nfldraft.theringer.com/mock-draft

Quote:The Packers value size and athleticism on the defensive front, and Murphy fits the bill in both areas. The former Tigers star has a twitchy first step as a pass rusher and plays the run with discipline and effort. He’ll be a nice addition to the team’s pass-rush group in 2023 and beyond.


SHADES OF 
MONTEZ SWEAT
BIG, SOUPED-UP PASS RUSHER with excellent length, explosive traits, and a three-down skill set.

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  Pro-Ready Frame
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  Pass-Rush Talent
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  Elite Athleticism
  

SCOUTING REPORT BY DANNY KELLY
Murphy is a tall, long-levered athlete with ideal bulk and a versatile skill set. A former five-star prospect out of Powder Springs, Georgia, he ranked as the top strongside defensive end in the country and the no. 7 player overall. He was a three-year contributor for the Tigers and finished strong in 2022, tallying 6.5 sacks and 11.0 tackles for loss in 13 games. That capped a career in which he notched 17.5 sacks and 36.5 TFLs in 38 games. 
Murphy rushes with an explosive first step, timing the snap well to shoot off the line and immediately threaten the edge. He has the footspeed to threaten the edge and can get low and flatten toward the quarterback. His quick get off helps him convert speed to power, and he has a devastating long-arm stab move where he fires his hand into an opponent’s chest and drives them back into the pocket. Sometimes he seems to almost lift opponents off their feet. He employs a handful of countermoves, including a solid push-pull move and a graceful spin. Against the run, Murphy uses his long arms and quick positioning to stack defenders, force runs back inside, and shed blocks to make the tackle. He’s extremely strong (reportedly bench-presses 405 pounds, power-cleans 335, and deadlifts 505, per Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List) and he always puts in maximum effort on every snap, churning his feet or working his hands until the play is over. 
While Murphy boasts a top-tier get-off, he too often loses steam once contacted by an offensive lineman. He needs to develop more countermoves off his first-step foundation. He tends to overrun the pocket and loses sight of the ball when defending the mesh point.
WHY HE COULD RISE
Murphy has a prototypical blend of size, length, and athleticism; he’s a three-down player with the skill set to start right away.
WHY HE COULD FALL
He needs to expand his rush repertoire and more consistently finish his rushes.