NFL Draft Profile: Tyler Murray, Linebacker, Memphis Tigers

NFL Draft profile scouting report for Memphis LB Tyler Murray

Tyler Murray
Memphis Tigers

#5
Pos: LB
Ht: 6000
Wt: 222
Hand: 968
Arm: 3100
Wing: 7612
40: 4.65
DOB: 2/15/1999
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
High School: Baldwin
Eligibility: 2023

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Background:

Tyler Murray played offense and defense at Baldwin High School before leaving Florida to play for the Troy Trojans in 2017. As the season went on, Murray carved out a larger role with the team and finished the year with 15 total tackles, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception. In 2018, he greatly increased production resulting in 49 total tackles, 5 pass deflections, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 3 interceptions and being named to the All-Sun Belt Third Team. Murray sat out the 2019 season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules. After joining the Charlotte 49ers, he registered 128 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries in 2 years. While with the 49ers, Murray led the team in tackles, was a two-time Honorable Mention All-Conference USA, and became a team captain. Murray transferred to Memphis in 2022 and accumulated 67 total tackles, 2 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions.