David Murphy

Academics: Named Mountain West All-Academic in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

2024 (Redshirt Sophomore Season): Saw action in 12 games during the season, mostly on special teams … played in the defensive backfield against Montana State, New Mexico State and San Diego State … recorded 11 tackles on the season, with a half-sack … saw his most extensive action on defense against New Mexico State and recorded a career-high four tackles with a half-sack on NMSU’s final drive … had three tackles in the season opener against Montana State … had a singular tackle in each of the final three games.

2023 (Redshirt Freshman Season): Saw action in 11 games during the season, mostly on special teams … recorded five tackles on the season … had a career-high two tackles against Tennessee Tech … also had tackles against New Mexico State, UMass and San Jose State.

2022 (Freshman Season): Saw action in one game, playing against Maine.

High School: Lettered in football at Cleveland High School … recorded 62 tackles in his final full season with three interceptions, two forced fumbles and five passes defended … also played some receiver, catching four passes for 32 yards.

Personal: Birthday is November 23, 2002 … majoring in liberal arts.