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Byron
Murphy Jr.

MIN Vikings

5'11"

190lbs

28y/o

Overall Grade '26

54.4

48th/72 - CBs

Snap Count '26

19th/117 - CBs

Interceptions '26

6th/72 - CBs

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Byron

Murphy Jr.

MIN Vikings

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/19/2026

Byron Murphy Jr. is a cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings who earned a 54.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 48th among 72 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 57.3 ranked 43rd among 72 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 49.3 ranked 55th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Murphy Jr. broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 85.4 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 4 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 8 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Minnesota Vikings

2023 - Present

Arizona Cardinals

2019 - 2022

Washington Huskies

2016 - 2018

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF first-team All American

2018

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

5th/72 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

6th/72 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

11th/72 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

17th/72 CBs

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

85.4

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Byron
Murphy Jr.

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