Jerome Murphy|
Murphy in the 2013 NFL season. |
No. 45 Washington Redskins |
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Cornerback |
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Date of birth: (1987-01-13) January 13, 1987 (age 27) |
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Place of birth: Elizabeth, New Jersey |
| Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Weight: 200 lb (91 kg) |
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High school: Elizabeth (NJ) |
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College: South Florida |
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NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65 |
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Debuted in 2010 for the St. Louis Rams |
Career history
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Roster status: Active |
Career highlights and awards
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- All-Big-East selection (2009)
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Jerome Murphy (born January 13, 1987) is an American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. He played college football for the University of South Florida.
He has also played for the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions.
Early years
Murphy attended Elizabeth High School. He played defensive back and wide receiver. As a senior he had 89 tackles and eight interceptions on defense and 582 receiving yards with seven touchdowns on offense.
College career
Murphy attended the University of South Florida from 2005 to 2009. As a senior he was a first team all-Big East selection by Phil Steele. During his career he started 25 of 51 games, recording 178 tackles, eight interceptions, and two forced fumbles.
Professional career
Pre-draft
St. Louis Rams
Murphy was drafted in the third round of the 2010 draft by the St. Louis Rams. He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2011.
New Orleans Saints
Murphy was waived by the Rams on September 1, 2012 and claimed by New Orleans Saints the next day.[1] He was waived on September 17.
Detroit Lions
On September 18, he was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.
Washington Redskins
On November 19, he was signed by the Washington Redskins.[2]
References
External links
- South Florida Bulls bio
- Washington Redskins bio
- St. Louis Rams bio
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- 13 Nick Williams
- 18 Lance Lewis
- 25 Chase Minnifield
- 46 William Compton
- 47 Jawan Jamison
- 61 Troy Kropog
- 62 Tevita Stevens
- 76 Dominique Hamilton
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Murphy, Jerome
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Player of American football
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January 13, 1987
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Elizabeth, New Jersey
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