Yo Murphy

Education

Murphy attended college at the University of Idaho.

Career

He was originally signed by the British Columbia Lions as an undrafted free agent in 1993. He played college football at Idaho. Murphy played high school football at Idaho Falls High School.

One of the top pass-catchers in Idaho history, Yo Murphy nabbed 140 receptions during his Vandal career and gained 2,267 yards through the air.

Murphy’s career receptions rank seventh in Idaho history, while his yards rank fourth and his 17 career receiving touchdowns are tied for fifth. His best year was 1992, when he was chosen first-team All-American by three publications, earned First Team All-Big Sky honors and Idaho Most Valuable Offensive Player honors.

That season, he was second in the National Collegiate Athletic Association with 68 grabs for 1,156 yards and nine touchdowns. British Columbia Lions

Scottish Claymores

Between 1995 and 1999, he starred at WR for the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In 1999, he would play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a wide receiver and on special teams.

Minnesota Vikings

Murphy also played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League in 1999. Las Vegas Outlaws

In 2001, he played for the Las Vegas Outlaws of the XFL. Saint Louis Rams

Murphy signed with the Saint Louis Rams of the NFL in 2001, where he went on to play in the Super Bowl. Kansas City Chiefs

Murphy signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on December 17, 2002.

He was inactive for one game before being released on December 27.

Ottawa Renegades

He signed with the Ottawa Renegades in 2003. Saskatchewan Roughriders

He went undrafted in the 2006 Canadian Football League Dispersal Draft after the suspension of the Renegades" franchise, but signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in September 2006.

Retirement

On November 28, 2007, it was announced that Murphy had retired from professional football.

Achievements

• In 1993, he was signed by the British Columbia Lions where he won the 1994 Grey Cup. In 1996, he was named World Bowl Most Valuable Player. He culminated his career as a member of the Riders" Grey Cup winning team in 2007. Murphy is the only player ever to play in the regular seasons of the Canadian Football League, NFL, XFL and NFL Europe, as well as the only player to suit up for the Super Bowl, Grey Cup and World Bowl championship games.