Byron Murphy Jr. Minnesota Vikings · #7
Byron Murphy Jr. is a Cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings, drafted 33rd overall, 2019. In 2026 he recorded 18 tackles and 1 interceptions.
Byron Murphy Jr. — the report card
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Where Byron Murphy Jr. stands
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Byron Murphy Jr. — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Byron Murphy Jr.
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Byron Murphy Jr. career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | PD | INT | FF | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 | 78 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 16 | 64 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 2022 | 9 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 2023 | 14 | 57 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 81 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 71 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 108 | 456 | 71 | 17 | 3 | 3.0 |
The Lab
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Are the Minnesota Vikings built to win?
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The Ballad of Byron Murphy Jr.
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Byron Murphy Jr.
Turning pro
Drafted 33rd overall, 2019 as a Cornerback.
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Byron Murphy Jr. is a Minnesota Vikings cornerback, drafted 33rd overall, 2019.
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Across 8 seasons (2019–2026) he has recorded 456 tackles, 3 sacks and 17 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 18 tackles, 0 sacks and 1 interception in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Draft
- 33rd overall, 2019
- Born
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Age
- 28
- Jersey
- #7
Byron Murphy Jr. is from Scottsdale, AZ and is 28 years old. He was drafted 33rd overall, 2019 and plays cornerback at 5' 11", 190 lbs.
Over 8 seasons (2019–2026) he has recorded 456 tackles, 3 sacks and 17 interceptions. Murphy is currently on the Minnesota Vikings roster.
Byron Murphy Jr. is a long-time starting defensive back who has recorded 456 tackles with 17 interceptions and 71 passes defensed across 8 seasons (2019–2026).
Byron Murphy Jr. — frequently asked
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