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Byron Murphy

Byron Murphy Jr. is a professional American football cornerback who currently plays for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. He honed his skills playing college football at the University of Washington before entering the professional league.

January 18, 1998: Byron Murphy Jr. Born

On January 18, 1998, Byron Murphy Jr. was born. He would later become a professional football cornerback.

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2016: Redshirted at Washington

In 2016, Byron Murphy redshirted his first year at Washington.

2017: Played six games for Washington

In 2017, Murphy played in six games with six starts for Washington, missing seven due to injury. He finished the season with 16 tackles and three interceptions.

2018: MVP at Pac-12 Football Championship

In 2018, Murphy was awarded the MVP at the Pac-12 Football Championship Game after making two interceptions, one of which he returned for a 66-yard touchdown.

January 7, 2019: Declared for the 2019 NFL Draft

On January 7, 2019, Byron Murphy announced he would forgo his remaining two years of college eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.

May 9, 2019: Signed with the Arizona Cardinals

On May 9, 2019, Murphy signed a four-year, $7.98 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

September 8, 2019: NFL Regular Season Debut

On September 8, 2019, Murphy made his professional regular season debut and earned his first career start, recording five combined tackles in a tie with the Detroit Lions.

November 10, 2019: First Career Interception

On November 10, 2019, Murphy recorded his first career interception in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2019: Drafted by Arizona Cardinals

In 2019, The Arizona Cardinals selected Murphy in the second round (33rd overall) of the NFL Draft.

2019: Ranked as Top Cornerback Prospect

In 2019, multiple sports outlets ranked Murphy as a top cornerback prospect for the NFL draft, with some ranking him as the best.

November 2, 2020: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List

On November 2, 2020, Murphy was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Arizona Cardinals.

November 11, 2020: Reactivated from Reserve/COVID-19 List

On November 11, 2020, Murphy was reactivated from the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Arizona Cardinals.

December 20, 2020: Recorded a sack against the Eagles

On December 20, 2020, Murphy made four solo tackles, three pass deflections, and a sack during a victory against the Philadelphia Eagles.

September 26, 2021: First Career Touchdown and Defensive Player of the Week

On September 26, 2021, Murphy recorded his first career touchdown and earned the National Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week award after a strong performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

September 18, 2022: Game-Winning Fumble Recovery

On September 18, 2022, Murphy recovered a fumble and returned it for a 69-yard touchdown to secure an overtime victory against the Las Vegas Raiders.

December 24, 2022: Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve

On December 24, 2022, Murphy was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a back injury, causing him to miss the remaining games of the season.

March 15, 2023: Signed with the Minnesota Vikings

On March 15, 2023, Murphy signed a two-year, $17.50 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.

September 24, 2023: Season-High Ten Combined Tackles

On September 24, 2023, Murphy recorded a season-high ten combined tackles during a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

October 15, 2023: First Interception as a Viking

On October 15, 2023, Murphy made his first interception as a member of the Vikings, sealing a victory against the Chicago Bears.

November 10, 2024: Third Consecutive Game with an Interception

On November 10, 2024, Murphy had his third consecutive game with an interception during a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

2025: Named to Pro Bowl

In 2025, Murphy was named to his first career Pro Bowl and received a $250,000 incentive bonus.