Byron Murphy Jr.
#7 · Cornerback · Minnesota Vikings
Bio
Byron Murphy Jr. is a cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings, in his 8th NFL season. He was born on June 1, 1999 in Scottsdale, AZ, stands 5' 11" and weighs 190 lbs. He played college football at Washington and was drafted in 2019 (round 2, pick 33) by the Arizona Cardinals. This season: 25 solo tackles, 3 interceptions, 6 passes defended.
- Born
- 18/1/1998
- Age
- 28
- Birthplace
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- College
- Washington
- Draft
- 2019: Rd 2, Pk 33 (ARI)
- Experience
- 8th Season
- Status
- Active
This season
- Solo Tackles25
- Forced Fumbles0
- Interceptions3
- Passes Defended6
Career passing
| Season | Team | GP | CMP | ATT | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | LNG | SACK | RTG | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MIN | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 | - |
Career defense
| Season | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | INT YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIN | 7 | 34 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MIN | 17 | 71 | 48 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIN | 17 | 81 | 62 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0.3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | MIN | 14 | 57 | 43 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 37 | 13 | 1.5 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | ARI | 9 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | ARI | 16 | 64 | 49 | 15 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | ARI | 15 | 51 | 40 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | ARI | 16 | 78 | 66 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 |