Career
He played in college for the Oregon State Beavers. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle Seahawks
On Saturday, May 2, 2015, Murphy was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks with the 248th pick in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
The Seahawks waived him on September 5 as part of final roster cuts.
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos signed Murphy to their practice squad on November 3, 2015. Though he was not arrested, Murphy was held for questioning.
In California for Super Bowl week, the Broncos sent him back to Denver excluding him from any further preparation for Super Bowl 50.