Myles Murphy

Myles Murphy was born on January 3, 2002, in Marietta, Georgia. He attended Hillgrove High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, where he excelled in football. As a senior, Murphy recorded 53 tackles and 10.5 sacks, earning recognition as a five-star recruit. He participated in the 2020 All-American Bowl, showcasing his talent before committing to Clemson University for his college football career.

Murphy made an immediate impact as a freshman at Clemson in 2020, registering seven tackles and two sacks in his debut game. During his freshman season, he accumulated four sacks, 41 tackles, and three forced fumbles. His performance continued to be strong in subsequent years, with eight sacks, 38 tackles, and two forced fumbles as a sophomore in 2021. By the end of his college career, Murphy compiled a total of 116 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, and six forced fumbles, demonstrating consistent production and development.

In the 2023 NFL Draft, Murphy was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals as the 28th overall pick in the first round. He began his rookie season as the third left defensive end on the depth chart. Murphy recorded his first NFL sack in Week 4 of the 2023 season. By the end of his rookie year, he had played in all 17 games, finishing with three sacks and 20 total tackles. Murphy began the 2024 season on injured reserve due to a knee injury, but was activated in October of that year.