Trent Murphy Scouting Report: NFL Outlook for Stanford Defensive End

February 4, 2014   ·   Darren Page   ·   Jump to comments

Trent Murphy, DE, Stanford (HT: 6’5” WT: 252 lbs)
Positives
One of the most productive edge-rusher prospects in terms of sacking the quarterback.  Does a fine job diagnosing plays and staying disciplined.  Highly developed user of his hands with technician-like qualities.  On the higher end of the length spectrum for edge-rushers.  Has sufficient burst off the snap and can get tackles to overextend.  Plays with tremendous balance on contact that enables him to stay on his feet and continue to press blockers.  A slippery pass-rusher who is difficult to lock up and control, combats the hands of pass-blockers well.  Sets up pass-rush moves and has an instinctive feel for what blockers are doing to him.  Rushes with a variety of pass-rush moves that come to him instinctively as he reads the blocker.  Flashes an effective punch to knock pass-blockers off balance and set up finesse moves.  Both skilled and productive get...

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