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ByronMurphy Jr.

CBCB#7MIN Vikings

5'11" • 190lbs • 28y/o

Overall Grade '26: 62.7; 43rd/89 - CBs
Snap Count '26: 141; 9th/133 - CBs
Interceptions '26: 1; 2nd/89 - CBs
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Byron

Murphy Jr.

MIN Vikings

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/27/2026

Byron Murphy Jr. is a cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings who earned a 62.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 43rd among 89 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 63.0 ranked 40th among 89 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 59.9 ranked 50th at the position.

He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Murphy Jr. broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 67.5 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 9 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 12 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

8th/89 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

2nd/89 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

23rd/89 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

9th/89 CBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

67.5

Yards per Reception Allowed

13.8

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

141

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

ByronMurphy Jr.

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