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Eric Murray

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Eric Murray came into the league as a 4th-round selection (106th overall) in 2016, drafted out of Minnesota. Now with JAX, he's in his 11th NFL season. His 60.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 76th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

5'11", 199#

College

Minnesota

Draft

Rd 4, 106th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2026

2018 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
46

45th percentile among DEFs

12 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.48
Pass rush×0.3-0.57
Ball skills×0.25+0.18
Run defense×0.2-0.14
Availability×0.1+0.43

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026JAX39.55
2025JAX60.112
2024HOU5716
2023HOU42.75
2022HOU36.811
2021HOU47.315
2020HOU53.814
2019CLE48.87
2018KC4612
2017KC48.514
2016KC34.69

Career profile

Across 11 NFL seasons on file, Eric Murray has played in 120 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: KC (2016–2018), CLE (2019), HOU (2020–2024), JAX (2025–2026).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 60.1, in the 76th percentile among DEFs that year.

2018 splits

regular season

2018 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonIND——
PostseasonNE——
Week 1LAC—41.3
Week 2PIT—42.4
Week 3SF—50
Week 4DEN—69.9
Week 7CIN—56.3
Week 8DEN—42.4
Week 9CLE—42.5
Week 10ARI—42.5
Week 11LAR—42.2
Week 14BAL—39.2
Week 15LAC—41.1
Week 17LV—40.9

Eric Murray — common questions

What position does Eric Murray play?
Eric Murray is listed as an S.
Which teams has Eric Murray played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eric Murray has played for KC (2016–2018), CLE (2019), HOU (2020–2024), JAX (2025–2026).
Where did Eric Murray go to college?
Eric Murray played college football at Minnesota.
When was Eric Murray drafted?
Eric Murray was selected in round 4, 106th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Eric Murray scored?
Eric Murray has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Eric Murray's ScoutIndex Rating?
Eric Murray rated 39.5 for 2026, the 32nd percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2016

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