Draft grades are a fun way to get through the NFL's neverending offseason, but they often don't age well. A draft class that appears to be a slam dunk in April may not look as promising a few months later.
The Seattle Seahawks went into the 2024 NFL Draft with a clear goal in mind: fix the defensive line. Seattle's defensive front was simply awful in 2023, particularly against the run, and it was arguably the main reason they ended up missing the playoffs after a surprise appearance the year prior.
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II is one of the rare cases where a team still doesn't really know what it has in a player after his rookie season.
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
Byron Murphy fell right into the Seattle Seahawks’ hands during the 2024 NFL Draft. Murphy fell to the 16th overall pick due to the other team’s needs on the offensive side of the ball.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
It’s been just over two weeks since the Seattle Seahawks concluded their 2024 season. Even though it missed the playoffs, Seattle had multiple players worthy of recognition on a franchise level.
The Seattle Seahawks spent their first-round pick this past season on defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, and while he didn't have a great first season from a statistics standpoint, that selection has proven to be a smart decision so far.
Though the Seattle Seahawks ultimately missed the playoffs in year one under coach Mike Macdonald, their rookie class took on a greater role as the 2024 season progressed, helping lead the team to a 10-win campaign for the first time since 2020.
From a statistical perspective, defensive tackle Byron Murphy II’s rookie season was disappointing for a first-round pick. Murphy finished the season with 36 tackles, two tackles for loss and half a sack.
Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy II has been ruled out of the team's Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams with a back injury, the team announced.
Every rookie has their "Welcome to the NFL" moment, and for Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, that moment came off the field. With his rookie campaign winding down, Murphy attended a team dinner at a luxurious restaurant.
Murphy will earn plenty over the duration of his contract but won’t soon forget this prank.
The Seattle Seahawks didn't know exactly what to expect with this year's rookie class on defense, but they have made an impact early. While fifth-round cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett has only seen the field sparingly, the Seahawks have gotten a decent amount of value from defensive tackle Byron Murphy II and linebacker Tyrice Knight.
The Falcons host the Seahawks for a Week 7 contest, and there aren’t many intriguing storylines. Seattle is skidding, while Atlanta is soaring. The pair of clubs are led by veteran signal callers and first-year head coaches, but there is one potential storyline that could prove worth following.
Among a litany of defensive injuries for the Seattle Seahawks, first-round rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy II is one the unit is missing the most.
The Seattle Seahawks could have issues creating a push against the pass with two of their key defensive players currently working through injury concerns.
The agent of Byron Murphy issued a statement Friday after the Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive tackle was accused by an OnlyFans model of owing her $15,000 over a night they allegedly spent together.
Seattle Seahawks first-round pick Byron Murphy II is using the criticism he has received over the years as motivation. While speaking with The Athletic, Murphy talked about his ability being doubted and proving his haters wrong.
Byron Murphy II hasn't received a lot of hype in the early Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation, and the Seattle Seahawks' first-round pick has taken notice.
The Seahawks ultimately drafted a player at a position in which they have considerable depth. The GM and head coach recently addressed the selection.
The Seattle Seahawks announced coming to terms with their first-round draft pick, defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, following his first minicamp practice Friday.
The Seattle Seahawks have officially signed first-round DT Byron Murphy.
Every year following the draft players reveal odd things that teams ask or make them do during the pre-draft process. The NFL has cracked down on some of the absurd questions that teams ask, but some of the workouts to check for medical issues or athleticism deficiencies are still pretty bizarre.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a meeting with Byron Murphy II, one of the most promising defensive lineman prospects in the pre-draft process, hailing from Texas.
With the litany of offensive picks to open the night, a number of top defensive players were naturally going to slide. Seattle was able to land the top defensive tackle on the board at No. 16 overall.
NFL Network's Peter Schrager predicts Cincinnati will land one of the draft's top defenders in his latest mock draft.
Per NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Minnesota Vikings are hosting Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II on a top-30 visit on Monday. Does this mean they won't draft a quarterback?
The Vikings have major questions at quarterback after watching Kirk Cousins take his services to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency.
Ahead of the Los Angeles Rams is an opportunity to pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. It is something the team hasn't done since drafting former
Two Texas Longhorns players have declared for the NFL Draft just days after the team’s Sugar Bowl loss to Washington.
NEW ORLEANS -- The Texas Longhorns were on the ropes early vs. the Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl, trailing 14-7 after an early second-quarter touchdown
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