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NFL Draft 2019: Top 32 prospects – Post-Senior Bowl edition

By Conor Dorney

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 17: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on while playing the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 31-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 17: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on while playing the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 31-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 09: Defensive back Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies defends against wide receiver Keenan Curran #6 of the Montana Grizzlies at Husky Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 09: Defensive back Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies defends against wide receiver Keenan Curran #6 of the Montana Grizzlies at Husky Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

If you’re looking for a player who could be an absolute star at the upcoming NFL Combine in March, Washington cornerback Byron Murphy may just be your guy.

While a prospect like Trayvon Mullen is more suited in physical press coverage on the outside, Murphy is one of the most electric secondary prospects in zone coverage and in the slot. Murphy’s quickness is readily apparent on tape, as he has lightning-fast footwork and an ability to flip his hips and change direction on a dime.

He was far and away the Huskies’ biggest playmaker on defense and despite playing just two seasons, totaled six interceptions and 20 pass defenses.

Murphy is an aggressive tackler and is much more physical than his size would indicate. That aggressiveness is also his biggest weakness, as he sometimes looks to go for the highlight-reel hit rather than breaking down and wrapping up.

I love Murphy’s tenacity on the field and whoever pulls the trigger on drafting him could wind up with one of the biggest defensive playmakers in the entire class.

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