American football player
Murphy in the 2015 NFL preseason. | |
No. 83 | |
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Position: | Tight end |
Personal information | |
Born: | (1989-09-21) September 21, 1989 (age 35) Atlanta, Georgia |
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | American Fork (UT) |
College: | Utah |
Undrafted: | 2014 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Stats at Pro Football Reference |
Jacob Thomas Murphy (born September 21, 1989) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at the University of Utah.
Professional career
Oakland Raiders
Murphy decided to forego his senior year at the University of Utah to declare for the 2014 NFL draft. After going unselected in the draft, he signed with the Oakland Raiders on May 10, 2014.
Miami Dolphins
On September 23, 2014, Murphy was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.
Cincinnati Bengals
Murphy was signed to the practice squad of the Cincinnati Bengals on November 3, 2014.
He was waived on August 19, 2015.
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos claimed Murphy off waivers on August 20, 2015. On August 31, 2015, he was released by the Broncos.
Personal
Murphy is the son of Dale Murphy, a former Major League Baseball outfielder (1976–93).
References
- ^ Judd, Brandon (September 30, 2014). "Former Utah tight end Jake Murphy signs to Miami Dolphins practice squad". Deseret News. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- Greenspan, Dan (December 27, 2013). "Utah TE Jake Murphy declares for 2014 NFL Draft". NFL.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- Utah TE Jake Murphy excited to be a Raider, put draft process behind him
- Judd, Brandon (September 23, 2014). "Former Utah tight end Jake Murphy signs to Miami Dolphins practice squad". DesertNews.com. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- Bengals add Justin Jackson and Jake Murphy to practice squad
- Harvey, Coley (August 19, 2015). "Bengals waive TE Jake Murphy, sign WR Michael Bennett". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
- Mason, Andrew (August 20, 2015). "Broncos claim TE Jake Murphy off waivers; place Marvin Austin Jr. on injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
External links
- NFL Combine Profile
- Oakland Raiders bio Archived May 24, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- Utah Utes bio