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Marcus Murphy

RB

Drafted 230th overall in the 7th round of the 2015 draft, Marcus Murphy arrived from Missouri. He last played in 2018 with BUF, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 291 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 195#

College

Missouri

Draft

Rd 7, 230th overall (2015)

Seasons

2015–2018

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51

57th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 1 touches

Volume×0.1-0.85
Receiving×0.14+0.09
Total EPA×0.24+0.36
Conversion×0.1+0.03
Ball security×0.06+0.05
Yards/carry×0.12+0.06
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.07

2016 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed27▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst5▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility12▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size8▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency53▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry62▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion55▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving64▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security28▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume5▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency64▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2018BUF39.1112501126
2017BUF53.114127
2016NO51213
2015NO50.913

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Marcus Murphy has played in 27 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NO (2015–2016), BUF (2017–2018).

He has rushed for 291 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 36 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2018 with BUF: 250 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV—48.4
Week 11CAR1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD47.2

Marcus Murphy — common questions

What position does Marcus Murphy play?
Marcus Murphy is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Marcus Murphy played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Marcus Murphy has played for NO (2015–2016), BUF (2017–2018).
Where did Marcus Murphy go to college?
Marcus Murphy played college football at Missouri.
When was Marcus Murphy drafted?
Marcus Murphy was selected in round 7, 230th overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Marcus Murphy scored?
Marcus Murphy has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Marcus Murphy's ScoutIndex Rating?
Marcus Murphy rated 39.1 for 2018, the 17th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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