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Measurements
- Height:6'2
- Weight:270 LBS
Schools of Interest
Baylor Bears (offered)
Byron Murphy
DCTF Star Rating
Defensive Tackle
DeSoto Eagles, Class of 2021
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#36
- Position Rank:#2
Murphy is an interior defensive line prospect with good quickness off the ball and has an explosive first step. He uses his hands well to create separation.
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