Seattle Seahawks Draft Pick Byron Murphy II Discusses His Gratitude and Excitement for Joining the Team

Seattle Sports 710AM had Byron Murphy II as their guest the morning after he was drafted by the Seahawks. Murphy expressed his gratitude for being selected at No. 16, something that wasn’t anticipated by many, including Seahawks’ president of football operations/general manager John Schneider.

Murphy talked about feeling blessed and living the dream. Hailing from DeSoto, Texas, Murphy highlighted the football culture in his hometown, saying they produce some of the best talent. He shared his high school and college experiences, mentioning that he graduated in three years from Texas with the help of taking college classes since his freshman year of high school.

When asked about fitting into the Seahawks’ scheme, Murphy expressed his excitement. The d-line coach sees him as a three-tech, a position he loves playing and has experience with from his years at Texas.