Okay, so I wanted to see what all the fuss was about with Byron Murphy II, especially after his combine performance. I’d heard some buzz, but I needed to see the numbers for myself.
First, I pulled up the official combine results. I like to get the raw data first, you know, before diving into any opinions or hot takes. I focused on the key drills for a defensive lineman: 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, 3-cone drill, and 20-yard shuttle. These give a good picture of overall athleticism.
Then I started comparing. I looked at Murphy’s numbers against other top defensive tackle prospects in this draft class. I wanted to get a sense of where he stood relative to his peers. Was he really as explosive as people were saying?
- 40-Yard Dash: I saw his time and jotted it down.
- Vertical Jump: Again, noted the number.
- Broad Jump: Same process. Recorded the distance.
- 3-Cone Drill & 20-Yard Shuttle: Wrote down those times too.
Next, I started digging into some past combine data. I figured it would be helpful to see how Murphy’s numbers stacked up against some established NFL players, maybe even some Pro Bowlers or All-Pros at his position. This gave me some context – was he truly exceptional, or just good?
My Findings
After crunching the numbers, looking at everything, and making all the comparisons, it became pretty clear. It wasn’t just hype. The dude showed out. You can see the explosiveness, the agility. This gave me the data and it all added up.
