JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Byron Murphy II is a muscular ball of explosiveness with the tools and talent to become a productive three-down defender in the right scheme.
His twitchy first-step quickness combined with flexion and power in his lower half create a recipe for disruption as a gap shooter or as a pass rusher.
Murphy is powerful and well-schooled at taking on double-teams but lacks ideal mass and length for that role long-term. He's successful at bypassing protection with sudden hands and quick feet, while his motor and passion create an activity level coaches will love.
Murphy is ascending and could become a successful nose tackle or 3-technique in an even front.