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Matt Murphy

TE

Drafted 252nd overall in the 7th round of the 2002 draft, Matt Murphy arrived from Maryland. His most recent season came in 2008 with BUF, capping a 7-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 90th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3 catches for 34 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 277#

College

Maryland

Draft

Rd 7, 252nd overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2008

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
40.5

31th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.120.00
Total EPA×0.22-0.62
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size90▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Shareno data▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005HOU40.55226
2004HOU42.31
2003HOU36.91
2002DET39.8218

Career profile

Matt Murphy has appeared in 9 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DET (2002), HOU (2003–2005).

As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 34 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with HOU: 26 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 2PIT1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 7IND—38.5
Week 12LAR—40.2
Week 13BAL—40.2

Matt Murphy — common questions

What position does Matt Murphy play?
Matt Murphy is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Matt Murphy played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matt Murphy has played for DET (2002), HOU (2003–2005).
Where did Matt Murphy go to college?
Matt Murphy played college football at Maryland.
When was Matt Murphy drafted?
Matt Murphy was selected in round 7, 252nd overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matt Murphy scored?
Matt Murphy has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Matt Murphy's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matt Murphy rated 40.5 for 2005, the 31st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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