#7

Byron Murphy Jr

Age 21 · Yr 9 pro · 5'11" · 190 lbs
94OVR
X-Factor

Physical

Speed92
Acceleration92
Agility88
Strength60
Jumping87
Awareness92

Skills

Man Coverage93
Zone Coverage97
Press90
Tackle80
Hit Power76
Pursuit80
Play Recognition95
Catching81
Jumping87

Contract

Years Left1 of 3
Salary$20.11M
Cap Hit$24.41M
Bonus$29.65M
Cap Savings$17.39M
Cap Penalty$14.22M

Bio

Height5'11"
Weight190 lbs
Age21
Experience8 years
CollegeWashington
DraftRd 2, Pick 1

Career

Defense · 17 games42 Tkl · 0 Sacks · 6 INT

Signature Abilities

5 abilities
ReinforcementX-Factor
Reinforcement
The game's top defenders excel in all situations. When they enter the zone, this ability increases their chance of defeating run blocks, and disrupting catches via tackles.
LurkerSilver
Lurker
OVR 75+
Defenders with this ability can make spectacular interceptions while lurking in zones, and are more likely to attempt and succeed at diving swats/catches. They also have an improved catch chance on tipped passes. Upgrades with COD, ZCV, and SPD.
Deep Out Zone KOGold
Deep Out Zone KO
OVR 80+
Defenders with this ability have a greatly improved chance to force catch knockouts, a longer knockout window, and react quicker in deep zone coverage, 20+ yards from the LoS and outside the hash marks. Upgrades with ZCV, SPD, and AWR.
On The BallBronze
On The Ball
OVR 85+
Players with this ability are much less likely to be fooled by WR runoffs. Upgrades with TAK and BCV.
OVR 95+

Weekly StatsSeason 2026

Defense
Weekly defensive stats by week
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