Education
He attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (University of Nevada, Las Vegas).
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Career
Murray-Lawrence played high school football for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Blue Devils, where he earned the distinction of team Most Valuable Player in 2009 and 2010. He played at Lon Morris College in 2011 before the school closed due to financial difficulties in 2012. He played college football for the Tyler Apaches in 2012, recording 211 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries.
Prior to the 2013 season, Murray-Lawrence transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to play for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebels.
Despite being a backup during his first year with the Rebels, Murray-Lawrence rushed for 418 yards on 47 attempts and played in 12 games. He rushed for 552 yards and nine touchdowns in his senior year, despite playing only nine games due to suspension and injuries.
Murray-Lawrence took part in University of Nevada, Las Vegas"s 2015 Pro Day. Murray-Lawrence impressed scouts at the 2015 Canadian Football League Combine by breaking the event"s record for a 40-yard dash with a time of 4.41 seconds, although this record was broken later in the same event by Tevaughn Campbell with a time of 4.35 seconds.
Murray-Lawrence was taken in the third round of the 2015 Canadian Football League Draft by the British Columbia Lions with the 23rd overall pick.
After making the active roster, he debuted in the Lions" first game against the Ottawa Redblacks on July 4, 2015, where he ran four kick returns for 72 yards. Additionally, he ran for an 89-yard touchdown on a kickoff return that was nullified by a holding penalty.
